Venkatesh Iyer: Had to go to NCA just to start walking again
The HinduVenkatesh Iyer has had a rollercoaster last two years that saw him rise rapidly to make his India debut in T20s and ODIs after an excellent IPL in 2021. A freak ankle injury during last year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy forced him out of most of the domestic season before he had a decent IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders, the highlight of which was a century he scored against Mumbai Indians. READ - Deodhar Trophy: Prabhsimran, Rana script North’s win over Central A middle-order batter, he got his success as an opener in the IPL but played as a finisher for India before becoming a number three this year for KKR. It is easier to bowl 10 overs in nets, but in matches, after fielding for 30 overs, to bowl six to seven overs when your legs are sore is the perfect way to build volume, which helps me get the rhythm back,” he explained while crediting the role of his nutritionist Suraj Thakuria to help him come back strongly. If I can achieve that, then I will be satisfied.” On the possible roadmap back to the national team, the Central Zone skipper, who is in the standbys for the Asian Games, said, “I don’t want to term this a comeback.
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