KKR sparks massive outrage by excluding Shreyas Iyer from 2024 IPL title anniversary post

On the first anniversary of Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) 2024 IPL triumph, the franchise sparked massive outrage by excluding their title-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, from the celebratory social media post.

Iyer had led KKR to end a decade-long title drought by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 26, 2024. The team’s campaign was nearly flawless, losing only three games throughout the season.

"KKR sparked massive outrage from fans on the first anniversary of their 2024 IPL victory," highlighting the fans' disappointment over the omission.

In a move unprecedented in IPL history, KKR chose not to retain Iyer ahead of the mega auction, despite his pivotal role in their championship win. This decision shocked fans and cricket analysts alike.

"Never before had a team let go of their title-winning captain in the season after they won the title," underscoring the rarity of the franchise's choice.

The aftermath of this decision was evident in KKR’s poor title defense, as the team finished eighth in the standings with only 12 points, winning five matches and losing seven.

"KKR's title defense proved to be a nightmare as they finished eight in the table with just 12 points. They won just five matches while losing seven," reflecting the team’s struggles post-Iyer.

The controversy has ignited debates about team management decisions and loyalty, with fans demanding explanations for sidelining a captain who delivered historic success.

KKR ignited widespread fan outrage by excluding Shreyas Iyer, their 2024 IPL-winning captain, from their title anniversary post. Iyer led KKR to a historic victory after a decade, but was controversially not retained for the following season, which saw KKR finish eighth with just 12 points.