Venkatesh Iyer recently shared his feelings about not being retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), admitting that he was saddened to not see his name on the retention list. However, he also expressed understanding of the team’s decision-making process. Iyer emphasized the strong, family-like connection he had with KKR, reminiscing about the profound relationships and memorable experiences he had while being part of the team. Despite feeling disheartened, Iyer is optimistic about the possibility of KKR bidding for him in the forthcoming auction, which would reaffirm his worth and the impact he has had on the team.