Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered a huge blow ahead of the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer got injured while playing for Madhya Pradesh in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy match against Kerala. The match between the two teams was held at Greenfield Stadium.
Venkatesh Iyer sprained his ankle while batting for Madhya Pradesh against Kerala. The all-rounder came to bat with the team at 50/4. He is expected to help his team out of trouble and lead them to a fighting total. But things didn't go his way.
Venkatesh Iyer sprained his ankle and fell to the ground.
Iyer was injured after facing three balls. The all-rounder sprained his ankle and fell to the ground. He looked in agony as he limped off the field. He had to walk back to the pavilion after scoring just two runs and didn't bat again because it didn't look serious.
Judging from the way Iyer was limping, things looked serious, and if it was an ankle injury, it could take six weeks to recover. This means that he will be left out of the ongoing tournament, followed by the next round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which will begin on January 30, which will be a huge blow for Madhya Pradesh.
With the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) around the corner, his injury may also come as a shock to the Kolkata Knight Riders management. The all-rounder was acquired by the team for a whopping Rs 2,375 crore and if he fails to get fit, it will be a huge blow to the team.
Venkatesh Iyer expected to recover in time for Indian Premier League (IPL 2025)
Venkatesh Iyer is expected to recover in time for the start of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) due to an ankle injury that required him to take six weeks off to fully recover. The next edition of the cash-rich league will be played on March 21 and the KKR management is hoping that the batsman will recover in time.
Iyer has been one of the key cogs in the Kolkata Knight Riders side of the Indian Premier League over the past few years. The all-rounder played a huge role for the team last year, helping the team defeat SRH in the final and win the third championship in the league's history.
Venkatesh Iyer expected to be Kolkata Knight Riders' top batsman
Venkatesh Iyer is also expected to be at the top of the order for Kolkata Knight Riders in the next edition. The all-rounder will also be key to the team next year. He might even get a leadership role in the team, especially if Shreyas Iyer goes his separate ways.
Venkatesh Iyer hopes to continue his good form from last season next year. With the 2026 T20 World Cup around the corner, the 2025 IPL individual tournament is crucial for him. If he is able to score runs for the team, then he is likely to be selected by the Indian national cricket team.
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