Indian All-Rounder Venkatesh Iyer, one of the most expensive purchases at the IPL 2025 mega auction with a 23.75 ₹ Crore junction, is likely to leave Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) before the next auction. With the IPL trade window currently open, Venkatesh Iyer is likely to join the new franchise for next season.
Kolkata Knight’s pilots had broken the bank for Iyer, but things did not go as planned. The whole managed only 142 runs to an average of 20 at the IPL 2025. His shape fell and then injuries he worried, and then dropped from the XI game.
KKR Eye Ishan Kishan, Venkatesh Iyer joined SRH
🚨 | According to reports, KKR is ready for a trade. Sunrisers Hyderabad is a striker for an agreement, looking Iyer as a replacement of Ishan Kishan. (My Khel) pic.twitter.com/lxpezix5cz
A report from Mykhel is now suggested that KKR is ready to separate from the fight against Venkates Iyer. The report stated that KKR is studying Iyer’s trade for Ishan Kishan from the 2026 IPL 2026.
Ishan had a decent 2025 season, scoring 354 SRH and even broke a century. Despite his decent season, Sunrisers Hyderabad is ready to sacrifice Ishan by Iyer before the IPL 2026 auction. It is said that both KKR and SRH have participated in commercial conversations.
The left hand batter is perfectly adapted to the KKR plan, as they are looking for a higher -ordering aggressive victims. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad seeks a powerful average order. Iyer could be the solution if it recovers the shape.
Reports said that both teams see this trade as a victory, but there is no official word yet. In the midst of these conversations, there is more dramaturgy elaboration, as even the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) could jump on the race to trade Venkatesh Iyer. With the open IPL negotiation window, this could be one of the largest exchanges ahead of the 2026 IPL auction.
CSK and GT in race for Glenn Maxwell; Liam Livingstone left RCB
In the meantime, Kings Punjab (PBKs) are also interested in negotiating Glenn Maxwell. The Australian Tot had a poor season with PBKs, scoring only 48 runs in seven tickets before an injury finished its season. Now media reports suggest that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) could be interested in carrying Maxwell on board. Gujarat (GT) titans could also make a movement.
The GT is likely to release Glenn Phillips from New Zealand to make space for Glenn Maxwell. It is then Liam Livingstone, who played the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL 2025 and was not up to expectations.
England scored only 112 runs in 10 games. The Mumbai (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Indians (LSG) are keeping track of Liam Livingstone and could soon be offered to RCB, the IPL 2025 winners.
DC and Mi Eye Rishab in a shocking trade agreement
But the most amazing commercial rumor surrounds Ris Habh Pant. Star Indian Wicketkeeper-Batter was chosen by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by a large $ 27 crore last season at 2025 mega auction.
However, Pant did not have a great season, but it is very unlikely that the LSG forms forms with the most expensive player in the history of the IPL. However, Delhi (DC) capitals are very interested in bringing Pant again on board the IPL 2026. Even MI has shown interest in Pant.
