New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders Vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer he reflected on his voyage throughout those years Indian Premier League ( IPL ).

In an exclusive interview on JioHotstar’s special program Gen Bold, he stressed the significance of being fully engaged in the present, concentrating on the ongoing match or training instead of ruminating over previous experiences or stressing about what lies ahead.

Through personal experience, he acquired this important lesson and makes an effort to keep this perspective when playing the game.

Iyer has established quite a reputation for himself through his aggressive batting and competent bowling. During KKR 's victorious IPL In the previous season, Iyer amassed 370 runs, notching up four fifty-plus scores and was subsequently retained by the team for Rs 23.75 crore. IPL 2025 mega auction.

"A lesson I've acquired from my time playing IPL The approach is to focus on each game individually—or more precisely, on every single moment. Being completely present is crucially important. I have come to understand this through difficult experiences, and although it may seem straightforward, it’s actually quite challenging to put into practice. Throughout the years, I’ve cultivated the attitude that only the current moment, the day’s match, and today’s training hold significance for me. I make an effort not to dwell on past events or future possibilities. Venkatesh Iyer said.

Iyer also touched upon his out-of-the-cricket-ground hobbies and his distinctive approach to maintaining balance. He mentioned, “Staying current isn’t only about improving one’s gameplay; it extends to personal growth as well. Academics have always appealed to me—not due to outside pressures, but purely because they bring me joy. This interest serves as an effective break for me. Pursuing a PhD could turn into quite a impressive feat post my cricket career! Nonetheless, beyond the accolades, it aids me in making wiser choices, whether on or off the pitch.”

When he started his campaign in the financially rich league, he struggled with scoring runs initially. During his first two matches with the Knight Riders, he managed just 3 and 6 runs respectively. It was not until he played at Eden Gardens against Hyderabad that he began to find his rhythm.

Despite holding a crucial spot in the batting lineup, juggling his leadership duties and coping with the immense pressure stemming from his high value, Venkatesh stays committed to playing for the reigning title holders. (ANI)