Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player Aaron Finch believes that the franchise should release Venkatesh Iyer to accumulate more funds and buy him back in the auction for a lower price. Speaking on JioHotstar, Finch said that Venkatesh could not justify the price that he got from KKR in the 2025 season.
“Paying 23.75 crore is too high for a player like Venkatesh Iyer, who hasn’t been able to back that price tag with consistent performances.” Finch said. “He’s been moved around in the batting order, used out of position, and hasn’t been given clarity on his role. KKR should release him, free up funds, and maybe buy him back at a price that suits both sides.”
KKR bought Venkatesh for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore, making him the highest paid player in KKR’s history. The fans and the franchise had high expectations from the 30-year-old but his performance was below average as he scored just 142 runs in 11 matches at an average of 20.29. In IPL 2025, the southpaw could only manage one fifty.
Finch, who captained Australia in white-ball cricket, further added: “Venkatesh is a proven match-winner, but if his returns aren’t matching the investment, the smart move is to reset. Release him, build more flexibility in the purse, and look to bring him back at a more reasonable price.”
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