Shah Rukh's 'betrayal'? Venkatesh Iyer's 70-run blast before IPL auction boosts value.

• Venkatesh Iyer scored 70 runs off 43 balls for Madhya Pradesh against Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, just hours before the IPL auction.
• Iyer's innings, featuring 8 fours and 2 sixes, is seen as a "perfect audition" for franchises ahead of the auction.
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had released Iyer after acquiring him for ₹23.75 crore last year.

Why It Matters: Iyer's strong pre-auction innings boosts his value for IPL teams.