“I was confused what was going on”

Capes of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Winning Captain Shreyas iyer He opened his exit from Kolkat Knight Riders (KKR) after the fertile season of 2024. The skipper was not among the detained franchise players because he entered the auction pool that would pick it up with Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Most expected that the partnership between Iyer and KKR would continue to flourish as he led the franchise to their third title, finishing 10-year-old waiting. However, by the time of the end of the three -year cycle, and the retention should have been made, the team went a different way.

The characters of Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Rink Singh, Harshit Wounds and Ramandeep Singh are retained instead. Kkr was initially in the race to return the player, but he had to bow after an INR 10 crore mark because of their limited handbag.

Iyer recalled that there was no “concrete effort” KKR As for the retention.

“We talked immediately after the IPL Championship. But for a few months, there was a release without concrete efforts in talking about holding up. I am confused about what is happening. So because of the lack of communication, we have come to this situation in which we separated ways, And it’s long and short, “Iyer said when exchanging ideas (via Indian Express).

Former KKRK Pacer Mitchell Starc also regretted the lack of administration communication as the deadline for retaining was approaching.

“I had to call” – shreyas iyer on a return to auction pool on the IPL 2025 mega auction

Iyer was one of the most sought after players on a mega auction. His ability with a baton and the leadership experience made him one of the most expensive shopping in the event. Eventually reunited with the head coach Ricky Pontint after PBKS He dropped INR 26.75 Crown for his services.

Iyer stated that without an update regarding his fate had to start with a auction route.

“Yes, obviously disappointed, because when you do not have a certain line of communication and if you get to know things one week before the retention date, then obviously something misses. So, I had to take a call” Iyer said (according to the source mentioned above).

The right dough was recently called Captain Punjab Kings (PBKS). This indicates the third franchise that will lead after capital in Delhi and Knight Riders in Kolkat.