RCB's Venkatesh Iyer to Lead Madhya Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy

• RCB all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer named captain of Madhya Pradesh for Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.
• The tournament is scheduled from December 24, 2025, to January 8, 2026, in Ahmedabad.
• Iyer, recently acquired by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 7 crore, previously won an IPL title with KKR.
• The squad includes experienced players like Yash Dubey, Kumar Kartikeya, Shubham Sharma, and Harpreet Singh.
• Top India internationals like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Prasidh Krishna will also participate for their respective states, as mandated by BCCI.

Why It Matters: Venkatesh Iyer takes charge of Madhya Pradesh for Vijay Hazare Trophy, with top stars joining.