"I Have To Be Flexible": KKR's Venkatesh Iyer After 70-Run Knock Against MI

Mumbai : After playing a 70-run knock against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batting all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer said he has to be "flexible" in terms of the situation.

Iyer played 52 balls and scored 70 runs at a strike rate of 134.62. He hammered 6 fours and 3 sixes during his time at the crease.

Speaking after the match, Iyer said he had to play the role of an "anchor" in the first inning since wickets were falling. Talking about the pitch at the Wankhede Stadium, he said it was a "two paced" wicket.

"As a professional cricketer, I have to be flexible in terms of situation. When I started hitting the ball well, two more wickets fell and I thought I have to play the anchor role. This is the fourth or fifth time Manish has padded up. This time he got to bat. Rather than sending Russell and Ramandeep higher, better to have Manish who can play the anchor role. Ball was holding and it was a two-paced wicket," Iyer said.