Venkatesh Iyer

IPL 2023: 'Lord Rinku saved the day,' says Venkatesh Iyer after KKR pull off last-ball heist against GT

Rinku Singh smashed an unbeaten 48 off just 21 deliveries, including five sixes in a row off Yash Dayal in the final over, to get Kolkata over the line after Iyer's 83 kept them in the hunt in the 205-run chase against Gujarat.

Duleep Trophy: Ambulance inside ground after Chintan Gaja's wild throw injures Venkatesh Iyer

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was forced to walk back after he was hit on the head by the West Zone seamer Chintan Gaja as ambulance arrived on the field.

IPL 2022: KKR's Pat Cummins unleashes carnage on field to steal the match away from MI

In reply, KKR chased down the target of 162 with 24 balls to spare. Pat Cummins blasted 56 off 15 balls, while Venkatesh Iyer remained not out on 50.

IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders promise bold play against power-packed Punjab Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they take on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Friday.

IPL 2022 Kolkata Knight Riders preview: Over-reliance on core group can be double-edged sword for 'Men in Purple'

The two-time former champions and the runners-up of last year, Kolkata Knight Riders will have to be over-reliant on a few key performers this season and sadly for them most of those impact players are past their prime.

India vs Sri Lanka: Chance for middle-order batters to impress as Rohit Sharma and Co start favourites in T20Is

With Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant given an ample amount of rest for the T20Is, there will eventually be two middle-order batting slots to fill in.

ICC T20I rankings: Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer make massive jumps

Riding on sensational performances against the West Indies, Suryakumar climbed 35 places to 21st while Iyer made a massive jump of 203 spots to 115th.

India vs West Indies: No set formula but we're clear about World Cup team combination, says Dravid

Rahul Dravid will have his first big challenge in Australia. Dravid said he and Rohit understand what should be the team combination for the mega-event.

India vs West Indies: Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer headline Men in Blue's biggest gains in 3-0 rout of Windies

Suryakumar Yadav is excelling at every outing, and this is an understatement of what he provides to this Indian line-up. When you are batting after the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant as well, there is certain volatility expected of you.

India vs West Indies: We are a good chasing side but pleased that we were able to defend too, says Rohit Sharma

India have been giving opportunities to a host of youngsters since the disappointing T20 World Cup campaign last year. Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer performed well in the series that India won 3-0