IPL 2021: I Am Doing What Has Been Asked of Me, Says Venkatesh Iyer

Kolkata Knight Riders opener Venkatesh Iyer has been the find of Indian PremierIndian PremierIndian Premier League 2021. Virtually an unknown quantity until the first leg of this season’s tournament, Iyer emerged as a beacon of light for Kolkata Knight Riders in the UAE leg of IPL this year.  (More Cricket News)

It was Venkatesh Iyer, who played a massive role in KKR entering Friday’s IPL final against Chennai Super Kings. Opening the batting, the left-handed Iyer scores a brilliant fifty and his contribution with Shubman Gill in the powerplay proved decisive in the close encounter with Delhi Capitals on Wednesday night.

Making his IPL debut against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Abu Dhabi, Iyer’s 41 not out caught everyone’s eye. Virat Kohli, the RCB and Indian captain, was impressed too and had a chat with the gangling all-rounder.