IPL 2026: Venkatesh Iyer stays patient amid limited chances at RCB
Venkatesh Iyer, now with Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a significant price drop, embraces a team-first approach despite limited game time. He understands the settled combination of the defending champions and credits the coaching staff for clarity on his role. Iyer remains mentally prepared, focusing on improving his red-ball bowling with the ambition of winning the Ranji Trophy for Madhya Pradesh.
BENGALURU: Behind the calm, composed exterior of Venkatesh Iyer lies a cricketer clear in thought, confident in his craft and unwavering in his team-first approach. Over five seasons, Iyer featured in 62 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders before being released and picked up by Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the mini-auction for Rs 7 crore —Rs 16. 75 crore less than his previous price.
The move has also brought a shift in role. From being a regular at KKR, the all-rounder has featured in just one game in RCB’s first six matches of the season, spending most of his time on the sidelines. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
SUBSCRIBE NOW! While it is an unfamiliar situation, Iyer has taken it in his stride. “It definitely plays on the mind.
I’m not used to sitting out, but that's okay. This is a professional sport. As someone who places the team above everything else, it's my duty to adhere to the environment,” Iyer said during a select media interaction here on Wednesday.
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