Overview

• 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.