IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer suffers disheartening injury; KKR in a spot of bother

Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered a massive blow ahead of the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer got injured while playing for Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25 game against Kerala. The match between the teams is taking place at the Greenfield Stadium.

Venkatesh Iyer twisted his ankle while batting for Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing game against Kerala. The all-rounder came to bat after his team was left tottering at 50/4. It was expected that he would bail his team out of trouble and take them to the fighting total. But things didn't go the way he wanted.

Venkatesh Iyer twisted his ankle and was down on the ground

Iyer, after facing three balls, got injured. The all-rounder twisted his ankle and was down on the ground. He looked in immense pain as he limped off the field. He had to walk back into the pavilion after scoring just 2 runs and didn't come to bat again as things didn't look serious.

With the way Iyer was limping, things looked serious, and if it's an ankle injury, then it might take up to 6 weeks to recover. This means that he will be ruled out of the ongoing game, followed by the next round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which will begin on 30th January, and it will be a big blow for Madhya Pradesh.

His injury also might have sent shockwaves to the Kolkata Knight Riders management with Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 around the corner. The all-rounder was acquired by the franchise for the whopping amount of INR 23.75 crore, and if he doesn't get fit, it will be a massive blow for the team.

Venkatesh Iyer is expected to be fit in time by the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025)

With an ankle injury needing 6-week rest to be fully fit, Venkatesh Iyer is expected to be fit in time by the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 starts. The next edition of the cash-rich League will be taking place from March 21 and the KKR management would be hopeful that the batter gets fit in time.

Iyer has been one of the vital cogs in the wheel for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League for the last few years. The all-rounder played a massive role for the team last year and helped them win their third title in the history of the league as they beat SRH in the final.

Venkatesh Iyer is expected to bat in the top order for the Kolkata Knight Riders

Venkatesh Iyer is expected to bat in the top order for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the next edition as well. The all-rounder would be key for the team next year as well. There are chances that he might even get the leadership role with the franchise, especially with Shreyas Iyer parting ways.

Venkatesh Iyer would want to carry on the good form from the last season next year. The IPL 2025 individually will be crucial for him as the T20 World Cup 2026 is around the corner. If he manages to score runs for his team then there are high chances of him getting picked in the India National Cricket Team.

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