![[WATCH]- KKR All-Rounder Entertains Fans With Hilarious Lift Video](https://cricfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/img_3888-1.jpg "[WATCH]- KKR All-Rounder Entertains Fans With Hilarious Lift Video")
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer shared a funny Instagram reel on Monday, January 27. Known for his great sense of humor, the 30-year-old has often amused fans with his entertaining social media posts.
This time, Venkatesh posted a comical lift video featuring his Madhya Pradesh teammates Kumar Kartikey and Harsh Gawali. The KKR star added a witty caption to the post:
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In cricket, Venkatesh Iyer experienced an injury scare on Day 1 of Madhya Pradesh’s recent Ranji Trophy 2024-25 clash against Kerala. He picked up an ankle injury while batting and had to retire hurt.
The southpaw made a comeback, contributing a vital 42 runs. In the second innings, he batted at No. 9 and remained not out with a solid 80 off 70 balls. The match ended in a draw, with Kerala securing three points due to their first-innings lead.
Venkatesh Iyer Expresses Willingness to Take on KKR Captaincy
Defending champions KKR parted ways with former captain Shreyas Iyer ahead of the IPL 2025 auction and are now in search of a new leader. Venkatesh Iyer could be a strong contender for the important role.
The KKR management appears to have great confidence in his skills, as he was their most expensive buy at the IPL 2025 auction for ₹23.75 crore. Following his re-signing, Venkatesh expressed his desire to captain the three-time champions if given the chance.
“I’ve always believed that captaincy is just a tag, but leadership is about creating an environment where everyone feels they can play for this team and contribute. If given the responsibility, I would be more than happy to take it on. Absolutely (I’m ready for it),” he was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.
Venkatesh Iyer was a standout batter for Kolkata in IPL 2025, accumulating 370 runs in 13 innings. He scored vital unbeaten knocks of 51* and 52* against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Qualifier 1 and final, respectively.
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