Venkatesh Iyer, the name that created quite a stir after the recently concluded IPL mega auctions in Jeddah is once again back to making headlines, but this time it is not related to

KKR all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer opens up about his captaincy dream and making a comeback to the Team India set up.

In a recent interview, the KKR all-rounder revealed that he is currently pursuing PhD, having already completed an MBA degree. At 29, Venkatesh is already planning for the time when he would be 60. Venkatesh also highlighted the power of education, saying that it helps in making the right decision on the field.

Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer made history during the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Secured by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for INR 23.75 crore, Iyer became the most expensive Indian all-rounder in IPL history and the fourth-highest-paid player in the league's history.

It sounds absurd — unless you have met Venkatesh Iyer, the Kolkata Knight Riders’ all-rounder, the third highest-paid player in the last auction with a price tag of Rs 23.75 crore... who is now pursuing a doctorate in finance.

Even as there are months left to go for the Indian Premier League, speculations over who will lead the defending champions is doing the rounds after the franchise let go off IPL -winning captain Venkatesh Iyer.

Venkatesh Iyer revealed that he has been pursuing a PhD in finance after completing his MBA. Venkatesh was sold to KKR for Rs 23.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.