In a heartwarming development, Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) all-rounder, Venkatesh Iyer, has officially announced his engagement to Shruti Raghunathan. The news has delighted fans and the cricketing community alike, with pictures of the couple surfacing on social media.
Venkatesh Iyer shares a good news with his fans
Venkatesh Iyer, who has been a standout performer for KKR in the Indian Premier League (IPL), took to his official social media accounts to share the joyous news with his fans and followers. The engagement ceremony, attended by close friends and family, exuded love and happiness as the couple exchanged rings, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
Few pictures from the engagement quickly made rounds on social media platforms, capturing the radiant smiles and palpable joy of the couple. Fans extended their heartfelt congratulations to Venkatesh and Shruti, expressing best wishes for their future together.
Reacting to the pictures, Ruturaj Gaikwad, who got married to Utkarsha Pawar in June this year, wrote: “Bhau congratulations.”
“Bahut bahut badhaiiiii ho,” commented Suryakumar Yadav.
Arshdeep Singh responded, “Mubarak boht boht,” with a heart emoji.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s wife Dhanashree Verma wrote: “Congratulations.”
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Venkatesh Iyer’s rise in cricket
Venkatesh has a B. Com degree and he also studied for CA before deciding to play cricket. His rise in professional cricket has been nothing short of spectacular, and this personal milestone adds another layer to his flourishing career. The KKR all-rounder has been a revelation with both bat and ball, making significant contributions in the recent IPL seasons.
Overall, he has amassed 956 runs in 36 IPL matches at a strike rate of 130.25, including one century and seven fifties.
As messages of love and congratulations pour in from fans and fellow cricketers, the engagement of Venkatesh and Shruti becomes a celebrated moment in the broader cricketing community. The couple’s journey is now marked not only by on-field achievements but also by the promise of a shared life.
KKR fans eagerly await the next season of the IPL, where Venkatesh’s performances will be followed not just for his cricketing prowess but also with the added warmth of well-wishes for this new chapter in his personal life.
