“Tu to Allan Donald bana hua hai,”
This remark comes as Iyer makes a significant move to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after a five-season stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). RCB has acquired Iyer for a hefty ₹7 crore, marking a new chapter in his IPL career.
In his last season with KKR, Iyer scored 142 runs in 11 matches, showcasing his potential despite a challenging year. Over his entire IPL career, he has played 62 matches for KKR, amassing a total of 1468 runs at an impressive strike-rate of 137.32, including one century and 12 fifties.
Iyer was originally signed by KKR for ₹23.75 crores before IPL 2025, but his recent performance led to a change in fortunes. Now, with RCB, he aims to elevate his game and contribute significantly to the team’s success.
The IPL 2026 season opener is set to feature RCB facing off against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Iyer will look to make an immediate impact. Fans are eager to see if he can live up to Kohli’s high praise and emulate the success of Allan Donald in his own way.
As Iyer prepares for this new challenge, the cricketing world watches closely, anticipating how this talented player will adapt to his new environment and the expectations that come with it.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding further developments in Iyer’s training and integration into the RCB squad.
