New Delhi:Venkatesh Iyer fulfilled his dream of representing Team India when he played head coach Rahul Dravid ahead of the opening T20 International of the series against New Zealand. ) won his first T20 International cap. Venkatesh Iyer, who is said to be the discoverer of the second phase of IPL 2021 (IPL), was also making headlines while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His performance in the IPL was enough to earn him an India call-up.
Venkatesh Iyer is new in the team. In such a situation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced him to the fans through his social media handle. Iyer talked about his friend Avesh Khan and revealed how captain Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid gave him a warm welcome. Along with this, the 26-year-old cricketer also revealed that he is a big fan of WWE. Iyer told in the interview that he is a big fan of WWE legend 'The Undertaker'.
In the video shared by BCCI, Venkatesh Iyer said, "The Undertaker is one of my childhood heroes. I am a big fan of WWE and Undertaker. I really hope he sees this video and sends me a signed WWE belt." Now it remains to be seen whether Undertaker fulfills Venkatesh Iyer's wish or not?
The Undertaker, known as 'The Deadman', retired from in-ring action in June 2020 and took part in his farewell at Survivor Series last year. He hasn't been on WWE since. The Undertaker was recently in Saudi Arabia, but did not appear at the WWE Crown Jewel. There is no information yet on his next television appearance.
Venkatesh Iyer says he will try to keep in mind everything that head coach Rahul Dravid teaches in the Indian team's dressing room. Being a fast bowling all-rounder, it is expected that his presence will put pressure on the team's first choice Hardik Pandya to show himself at all times. Venkatesh had said before the T20 International against New Zealand, "I want to learn as much as I can in which Rahul sir is a legend and he has a lot to share things."
He said, “How we learn things will depend on what we are asked to do. I have not brought anything in my mind, so whatever will be taught, I will learn it in that way." Captain Rohit Sharma has given him some important tricks and it was definitely a special moment.
Venkatesh said, “If Rohit Sharma, one of the best batsmen in the world, shares something with me, it will be special. I will try to enjoy every moment of this tournament." He said, “I also spoke to the captain, coach and Rishabh Pant. They welcomed me into the team, which has boosted my confidence a lot."
