KKR and Shreyas Iyer Part Ways Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction

Despite leading KKR to an IPL title, Shreyas Iyer will enter the auction pool as both parties could not agree on retention terms.

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore explained that the decision not to retain Shreyas Iyer was mutual, with both parties unable to agree on terms.
Iyer, who led KKR to their third IPL title in 2024, opted to test his market value in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega-auction.
KKR retained key players including Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell, focusing on maintaining a balanced core team.
The IPL retention process has seen increased player involvement, with some players accepting pay cuts to maintain team balance.
The trend of allowing players to determine their market value reflects a shift in IPL economics and player-management dynamics.