Three months after Shreyas Iyer’s comments about his departure from KKR, Venky Mysore was seen catching up with the Punjab captain following a nail-biting 16-run victory in Chandigarh. The two shared a brief conversation after the intense match, with Sunil Narine also present during the exchange.
Shreyas Iyer Has the Last Laugh Against Former Franchise KKR
Shreyas Iyer may have been dismissed for a duck against his old team Kolkata Knight Riders, but he emerged victorious as Punjab Kings clinched a dramatic 16-run win in New Chandigarh on Tuesday. The result propelled PBKS back into the top four, while also giving Iyer a personal sense of closure in a match filled with subtext.
Following the win, Iyer was seen catching up with KKR CEO Venky Mysore—marking their first meeting since a reported fallout over retention decisions ahead of the 2024 IPL auction. Iyer had led KKR to a title win in 2023, breaking a decade-long trophy drought, yet was not retained by the franchise.
Mysore later clarified in an interview with Rev Sports that Iyer was actually their top priority for retention, but mutual agreement couldn’t be reached. “Retention isn’t a one-sided decision. The player must agree too,” Mysore explained, noting that various factors such as financial expectations or a desire to test market value can impact such decisions.
However, Iyer had a different take on the situation. Speaking to Indian Express, he shared that while there was an initial conversation after KKR’s championship win, no meaningful follow-up happened. “I was perplexed… due to a lack of communication, we parted ways mutually,” he said, adding that he cherished his time at KKR and the passionate fanbase.
Reunion in Chandigarh
Three months after Shreyas Iyer publicly expressed confusion over KKR’s handling of his retention, the former captain was seen catching up with Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore following Punjab Kings’ thrilling 16-run win in Chandigarh. Visuals from the post-match moments showed the two engaging in a brief conversation, with KKR veteran Sunil Narine also present during the exchange. It was a symbolic meeting after months of speculation and comments, adding another layer of intrigue to an already dramatic reunion.
SHREYAS IYER HAVING A CHAT WITH KKR CEO VENKY MYSORE pic.twitter.com/dN5VhRVESQ
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Punjab Kings pulled off a sensational victory at home, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs despite being bowled out for just 111 in 15.3 overs. The win etched their name into the IPL record books, as it became the lowest total ever successfully defended in the tournament’s history.