Iyer's RCB bench tests IPL's franchise churn
From KKR regular to RCB's Impact bench, Iyer eyes team needs over starts amid coaching support.
Venkatesh Iyer sits most games. That's the IPL truth.
He left KKR. RCB bought him for 7 crore. Played one of six. Impact sub only. Stays professional. Praises Patidar's simplicity. Kohli brings intensity. Mo Bobat helps too. Per Cricbuzz, he adapts to bits and pieces.
KKR won at Eden. Beat RR by 4 wickets. Chased 156 in 19.4. RCB lost at Chinnaswamy. DC took 179 for 4. Chasing 176. Iyer watches. Bench warms in five.
Game's brutal. Stars play. Others wait. Iyer gets it. Prioritizes team. Emotional KKR exit stings. But duty calls. RCB fights for playoffs. He's ready when needed. No complaints. That's pro.
Franchises swap players. Loyalty fades. Iyer proves mettle. Limited role builds character. Or breaks it. He chooses build.
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