Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is a prominent cricketer from Indore and a major contender for the captaincy of the Kolkata Knight Riders, following Shreyas Iyer's departure. His potential leadership role in KKR parallels Rajat Patidar's recent appointment as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Born on Dec 25, 1994 (30 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 6.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,750,009 | $2,900,000 | 5,779$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 746 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,380,790,937 | 2,750,755 | $2,906,000 | 5,785$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
Venkatesh Iyer was dismissed early in the match, contributing to MP's early collapse.
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Guyana:
Venkatesh Iyer is listed in the 2 crore reserve price and was bought back by KKR.
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India:
Venkatesh Iyer is one of the two Indians entering the auction with the highest base price.
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India:
Venkatesh Iyer was released by Kolkata Knight Riders after parting ways with high-value underperformers.
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India:
Ashwin suggested Venkatesh Iyer as a potential target for CSK to fill the gaps left by Jadeja and Curran.
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India:
Venkatesh Iyer has been a match-winner for KKR, being their top scorer in 2021 and helping them lift the trophy in 2024.
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India:
Venkatesh Iyer's poor last season is unlikely to attract any serious takers.
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India:
Ajinkya Rahane reflects on KKR’s inconsistent IPL 2025, backs under-fire Venkatesh Iyer.
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India:
Venkatesh Iyer was under pressure after being bought for Rs 23.75 crore but showed a fantastic attitude during the season.
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Guyana:
Venkatesh Iyer was substituted out of the match, impacting KKR's lineup.
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