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[Saba Sports News] Kolkata Knight Riders’ key player Venkatesh Iyer recently announced his engagement to Shruti Raghunathan, sharing a joyous photo on Instagram. While Iyer has had limited play in the Indian cricket team, his impact in the IPL has been significant, demonstrating his skills in numerous matches.
Details about Shruti are scarce as her Instagram is private, but she reportedly graduated from PSG College of Arts and Science with a B.Com and holds a Master’s in Fashion Management from NIFT, Delhi. She currently works at Lifestyle International Private Limited in Bengaluru.
Iyer’s IPL career has been more prominent than his national side appearances. In the IPL, he has scored 956 runs in 36 matches with a strike rate of 130.25, including a noteworthy 2023 season. Despite limited international play, he has had notable moments, particularly in replacing Hardik Pandya.
Venkatesh recently showed form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 122 runs across five matches. His consistent performance in domestic cricket positions him for further exciting endeavors.