He is entitled to 23.75 crores … Mercury of KKR’s captain has gone, landed in defense of the newly fledged Deputy Captain

Last updated:March 13, 2025, 22:05 IST

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane says that Venkatesh Iyer was entitled to 23.75 crores in the IPL auction. Rahane was repeatedly irritated on Iyer’s question at the high price. Rahane KKR captaincy in the upcoming season of IPL …Read more

Captain Ajinkya Rahane came to the rescue of Venkatesh Iyer.

New Delhi. Venkatesh Iyer has been bought by KKR by bidding 23.75 in the IPL auction. KKR has made Iyer the vice -captain. People are repeatedly questioning the price of Venkatesh. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane was also irritated when asked about this. Rahane said that he is ‘entitled to that price’. Kolkata Knight Riders have set up their practice camp for the 18th season of IPL in Kolkata.

Ajinkya Rahane (Ajinkya Rahane) told reporters on Thursday, ‘I want to tell you all that Venkatesh Iyer was entitled to that price. People are talking about all these things but they have done well for their franchisees on many occasions. So I think he is entitled to that price. In the initial stages of the IPL 2025 auction, no one showed interest in Rahane, but this experienced Indian batsman was finally chosen for the base price of Rs 1.5 crore.

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Rahane has played more than 200 international matches, including 185 IPL matches, including all formats for India. This 36 -year -old player was the highest run -scorer in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this season. He scored 469 runs at a brilliant average of 58.62 and a strike rate of over 164, including five half -centuries. Mumbai won the title with his contribution.

Rahane, determined to pursue your sports career, wants to focus on the present. He said, ‘My goal is to play as long as possible. I am only focusing on this special tournament at this time and I do not want to think much further. I have said this many times that my goal is to be in the present, try to give my best every day. And more than 100 percent is to be given. I never think about my past or future. I am focusing on my fitness.