Venkatesh Iyer with Dhoni in IPL 2025 (Source: @OneCricketApp/X.com)
Venkatesh Iyer was bought for 23.75 Crore in IPL 2025 mega auction and a lot was expected from the Madhya Pradesh player. However, he could not make an impact and it has faced lot of criticism in IPL 2025.
Venkatesh Iyer's Injury Creates Doubt Over His Participation In IPL 2025
The injuries have also been constant throughout his career, and in the last game against RR, the cricketer also injured his left hand while fielding. It is the reason why he has not been included in the playing XI against CSK, and Manish Pandey has got a chance in his place. The intensity of his injury is still unknown, but the batter has got stitches on his hand, and it would be difficult to seem him on the field soon.
In the seven innings that Iyer batted, the southpaw has scored just 142 runs and has not lived upto his price in this season. He was demoted in the batting order too during the game against RR, and thus Venkatesh Iyer's future with KKR looks in serious doubt. KKR would be hoping that his replacement, Manish Pandey brings back his vintage form, and deliver for the franchise in the crucial game against CSK.
KKR have 11 points from 11 games currently, and have won five and lost five so far. They need to win this game to keep their realistic hopes of qualifying for the playoffs alive, while CSK are already out of the playoffs race.
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