KKR to part ways with Shreyas Iyer? Report provides massive update

There have been a lot of speculations regarding Indian batter Shreyas Iyer’s future with IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Though, Iyer captained the KKR side which went on to win the IPL title earlier this year, several reports have suggested that no talks have taken place between the player and the franchise regarding his future.

However, Times of India has now reported that KKR finally held talks with Shreyas over the future but also claimed that the franchise is not considering the batter as their top retention pick.

“As of last Friday, the two parties hadn’t spoken. There was lot of word going around on Shreyas Iyer and KKR but the two never sat across the table to have any discussion with regards to the plans for future or the IPL retentions. The first conversation happened on Sunday,” a source said.

Some sources have also claimed that it is quite surprising to see KKR not showing any interest in retaining Shreyas despite him leading the side to their 3rd IPL title last season. These sources also claimed that other franchises have already approached the batter and have even offered him the captaincy role.

“Iyer won a title last season, has been a proven leader when he successfully led Delhi Capitals. He has been a hot property in the league and it’s no surprise there were approaches from multiple franchise the moment KKR chose to take a backseat. If he goes into the auction pool, there will be at least three franchises who would be looking to get him. Indian middle-order bat, proven leader. Who would want to miss that combination? Not many,” a source told TOI.

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