Amidst all the discussion of Kolkata Knight Riders’ new skipper, Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has declared himself ‘ready’ to take the responsibility ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. "Definitely. Definitely, I'm ready. Again, I've always said this: captaincy is just a tag. I believe in leadership. That is a bigger role to play, being a leader," he said.