[Pictures] Venkatesh Iyer gets engaged to Shruti Raghunathan

Indian cricketer Venkatesh Iyer recently got engaged to Shruti Raghunathan. The all-rounder shared a couple of beautiful photos with his partner to announce the good news.

In the pictures shared on Instagram, the couple looked into each other's eyes. Venkatesh was seen wearing a light green kurta, while Shruti opted for a printed saree on the auspicious occasion.

Venkatesh Iyer captioned the Instagram post:

“On to the next chapter of my life #engaged.”

Reacting to the picture, Ruturaj Gaikwad, who recently tied the knot with Utkarsha Pawar, wrote:

“Bhau congratulations.”

Yuzvendra Chahal’s wife Dhanashree Verma replied:

“Congratulations.”

Mandeep Singh responded:

“Lakh Lakh mubarakan bro.”

Congratulatory messages for Venkatesh Iyer and Shruti Raghunanthan on ther engagement.

Not much is known about Shruti, who owns a private Instagram account. According to reports Shruti has completed a B.com from PSG College of Arts and Science and has a Master’s degree in Fashion Management from NIFT, India.

She is currently working as a Merchandise Planner at Lifestyle International Private Limited in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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Venkatesh Iyer plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL

Venkatesh Iyer plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The left-handed batter has amassed 956 runs in 36 matches at a strike rate of 130.25, including one century and seven fifties.

In 2023, Venkatesh scored 404 runs in 14 games at a strike rate of 145.85, comprising one ton and two half-centuries. It is likely to be retained by the Kolkata-based franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on December 19.

On the international front, Venkatesh has played two ODIs and nine T20Is. The 28-year-old, however, failed to deliver in his limited opportunities when all-rounder Hardik Pandya suffered an injury. He last played for India against Sri Lanka in February 2022.

The Madhya Pradesh-born cricketer was last seen in action for his state in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The left-handed batter amassed 122 runs in five matches at an average of 61. His last three scores read 43*, 29* and 35*.

Venkatesh will next play in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy and Ranji Trophy.