Shreyas Iyer unlikely to be retained by KKR

Shreyas Iyer's Uncertain Future with KKR

Iyer to Leave KKR, Not on Retention List

Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to be retained by Kolkata Knight Riders. Discussions between Iyer and the team's management have broken down, forcing KKR to give up on their captain.

Recent Performance and International Status

Iyer has faced fitness issues, recent performances have been inconsistent, and his current international status is a concern. His current IPL salary is INR 12.25 crore, bought by KKR in the 2022 auction. In the 2024 season, he scored 50 runs fewer compared to the 2022 season.

Career Statistics

• In 9 seasons and 115 games, Iyer has scored 3127 runs at an average of 32.24 and strike rate of 127.48.
• He missed the 2023 season due to a recurring back injury that required surgery.
• Iyer is currently without a central BCCI contract and is out of the Indian team.

New RTM Rule and Auction Dynamics

The new RTM rule enables a franchise to raise a player's bid to a pre-agreed value, but only if the franchise holding the RTM card exercises the option. Without that RTM, the player could end up at a lower bid. The auction might see at least 25 RTMs, with a possibility that pre-bid arrangements and promises may not be met.