In what could be an ice-breaker, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Shreyas Iyer have spoken with each other regarding retention ahead of the IPL Retention deadline, which is October 31. Speculations about both parties parting ways have been floating in the market, however, with his sudden meeting, one can expect a fruitful outcome. LSG Retentions For IPL 2025: List of Players Lucknow Super Giants Can Likely Retain Ahead of Indian Premier League Mega Auction.

As reported by The Times of India, a dialogue between Shreyas and KKR management took place over the weekend, with no contact between both parties taking place before last Saturday.  'As of last Friday, the two parties hadn't spoken. There was  There was lot of word going around on Shreyas Iyer and KKR but the two never sat across the table to have any discussion with regards to the plans for future or the PL retentions. The first conversation happened on Sunday'.

Internally, KKR expressed their desire to retain Sunil Narine as their number one retention, followed by Rinku Singh, and Varun Chakaravarthy, with Shreyas not being considered. DC Retentions For IPL 2025: List of Players Delhi Capitals Can Likely Retain Ahead of Indian Premier League Mega Auction.

Shreyas has proved his mantle as a leader for KRR, guiding the franchise to their third IPL title last season, and being as ever-consistent with the bat.

With most of the last edition's KKR support staff gone, the incoming support group could look into other players as captaincy options and bring in a fresh perspective as well.

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