'The happiness that I saw in my mother's eyes...' - Venkatesh Iyer shares an anecdote with fans regarding interaction with his mother and Shah Rukh Khan during IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) star batter and KKR's highest-paid player Venkatesh Iyer relieved the moments of the IPL 2024 when KKR lifted the trophy after 10 years. The team, along with the co-owners, were extremely excited and elated about the win, as they were meeting and greeting each other's family members when Shah Rukh Khan came across Iyer's mother. The co-owner spoke to his mother and praised Iyer, saying, 'He's a very good child.'

While talking to Express Sports, Iyer revealed that it was an unforgettable moment for the cricketer to see the happiness in his mother's eyes. "I remember after the final, my mother had come onto the ground & Shah Rukh sir met her and praised me - saying 'He's a very good child's - the happiness that I saw in mother's eyes - I cannot forget that - it was so beautiful & it was amazing," said Iyer. 

Shreyas Iyer led the team towards victory in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It was a great game where KKR beat SRH in the finals at the Chepauk Stadium, Chennai. Venkatesh Iyer was terrific throughout the tournament, and having his mother witness the most successful time of his career was unimaginable. 

Education will stay with you till you die: Venkatesh Iyer

Venkatesh Iyer is one of those players who has a different interest in studying. Recently, while having a conversation with the Indian Express, Iyer revealed that he's pursuing PhD in Finance alongside playing cricket and also joked about this, saying, 'You will be interviewing me as Dr Venkatesh Iyer next time.'

While talking to the Indian Express, Venkatesh Iyer said, "I come from an orthodox family, so it is tough to convince middle-class parents that I will pursue only cricket. But it was the other way around. I was big on academics. My parents wanted me to do well in the game as well. If a new guy walks into the MP (Madhya Pradesh) team, the first thing I ask him is 'padhai kar rahe ho ki nahi?' (are you studying or not?). Education will stay with you till you die, a cricketer cannot play till 60. You have to understand that there is a shelf life. After that, if you want to really excel in life, you have to be educated."