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‘There was no place for mediocrity’: Venkatesh Iyer reveals Gautam Gambhir’s dressing-room rule at KKR

‘There was no place for mediocrity’: Venkatesh Iyer reveals Gautam Gambhir’s dressing-room rule at KKR
World Sports · 17:51:45 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has disclosed a key dressing-room principle enforced by former captain Gautam Gambhir during his tenure with the franchise. According to Iyer, Gambhir maintained a strict standard that left no room for mediocrity, emphasizing accountability and high performance among players. The revelation offers insight into the culture that helped KKR secure two Indian Premier League titles under Gambhir's leadership.

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