Is Shreyas Iyer Making a Comeback to Delhi Capitals? GMR Group’s Major Commitment Unveiled.
Shreyas Iyer’s future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is uncertain, as he has opted to enter the auction instead of being retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), according to their CEO Venky Mysore. Iyer, a highly respected middle-order batsman and former captain who led a team to IPL success, is expected to attract significant interest. Reports suggest that his most likely destination could be his previous franchise, Delhi Capitals (DC), which he guided to an IPL final in 2020.
Significant changes are underway at DC, including the release of Rishabh Pant ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. A report from PTI indicates that GMR Group, co-owners of Delhi Capitals, are keen to bring Iyer back and have even promised him the captaincy, as stated by an IPL franchise official.
With an auction purse of ₹73 crore, Delhi Capitals rank third highest, giving them the financial capability to make a substantial bid for Iyer if necessary.
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Iyer previously led KKR to a convincing IPL 2024 title, but KKR CEO Venky Mysore mentioned that they could not come to a mutual agreement, prompting Iyer to test the waters in the auction.
“There may not be many teams keen on Iyer as a T20 player, but DC might engage in a bidding war to ensure they secure him at a high price,” an IPL franchise official told PTI.
Additionally, the report from PTI states that KL Rahul could be eyed by his former team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as a potential captaincy candidate.
Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh might be retained by Punjab Kings using the Right to Match (RTM) card, provided his value remains under ₹20 crore. Wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan is reportedly on the radar of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as they look for a replacement for KL Rahul.
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