‘If KKR do not bid, I really feel…’: Sunil Gavaskar predicts Shreyas Iyer’s future in IPL 2025 public sale | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer‘s launch by Kolkata Knight Riders, regardless of main them to an IPL title this yr, left followers shocked. Nonetheless, legendary Sunil Gavaskar has proposed an intriguing concept for Iyer’s future within the IPL.
Iyer, who joined KKR in 2022 and took over as captain, missed your complete IPL 2023 season attributable to a again harm.
Gavaskar reckons KKR will bid to reacquire their title-winning captain, Iyer, much like his earlier prediction concerning Rishabh Pant. Nonetheless, he emphasised that negotiations over the payment may result in a disagreement.
With a restricted purse of Rs 51 crore and no Proper to Match (RTM) card, KKR discover themselves in a difficult place forward of the public sale.
“When KKR received final yr (IPL 2024), Shreyas Iyer was the captain. As I stated earlier for Rishabh Pant as effectively, at occasions, there might be a disagreement on the charges,” Gavaskar stated on Star Sports activities’ present ‘Sport Plan’.
Iyer has set his base worth at Rs 2 crore. His efficiency final season was spectacular, amassing 351 runs in 14 innings at a mean of 39, with a strike price of 146.86.
“Nonetheless, I additionally really feel as soon as Shreyas Iyer comes into the public sale, KKR may additionally bid for his companies. If KKR do not bid, I really feel Delhi will do this,” Gavaskar added.
Gavaskar means that Delhi Capitals will probably goal Iyer within the public sale, as they may want a brand new captain if Rishabh Pant isn’t a part of the workforce.
“Delhi will need him as a result of they will even have to discover a captain if Rishabh Pant is not of their workforce. So I really feel Delhi will certainly attempt to use the RTM card or convey Rishabh Pant again into their workforce on the public sale,” he stated.