IPL Auction’s Rs 23 Crore Player Suffers Major Ranji Trophy Injury

During his batting innings, Iyer suffered a twisted ankle. He fell to the ground and cried out in pain. He received immediate treatment on the field from the physio, after which he had to leave the field.

Venkatesh Iyer, Ranji Trophy 2024-25: The sixth round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 has begun. In the match between Madhya Pradesh and Kerala being played at the Green Field Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, star Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer suffered a serious injury and had to be taken off the field. This injury could be a cause for concern for his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

MP won the toss and elected to bat first, but their start was shaky. Madhya Pradesh had lost 4 wickets for 49 runs when Iyer came to bat, only to be injured and forced to leave the field.

Iyer twisted his ankle while batting. He fell to the ground, writhing in pain. He received immediate treatment from the physio on the field before being taken off. Iyer was bought by KKR for a whopping ₹23.75 crore in the IPL auction. The franchise was also considering him for the captaincy. Iyer’s injury could therefore become a major headache for the team.

The IPL is scheduled to begin on 23 March. Ankle injuries typically take 6 to 7 weeks to heal. While Iyer might have 6 weeks, in severe cases, recovery can take 5 to 6 months, as seen in the case of Mohammed Shami.

Besides Iyer, former Indian captain Ajinkya Rahane is also in the running to captain KKR. Rahane was bought by KKR at his base price of ₹1.5 crore. If Iyer is unable to recover, Rahane’s appointment as captain is almost certain.