Shruti Raghunathan is the wife of cricket player Venkatesh Iyer. Iyer won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and recent news suggests he hasn’t stopped winning since than final. Pictures of the skilled cricketer flooded blogs and news sites tying the knot with Shruti Raghunathan, his heartthrob. The couple held this wedding ceremony according to traditional rites on May 31st, 2024.
The couple were engaged in November 2023 and fans have always wanted to know more about his wife since that time. Let’s see everything we know about Venkatesh’s spouse and some details about one of India’s most-talented cricketers right now.
Who is Shruti Raghunathan?
Shruti Raghunathan is an experienced Merchandize Planner and recently worked at Lifestyle International (PVT) Ltd., a popular firm in India’s business space. She has vast experience in inventory management, strategic planning, and other roles. Shruti is a complete package and continues to wow Iyer’s fans with her spellbinding knowledge and unrivalled beauty.
Iyer’s wife has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the PSG College of Arts and Science. She also holds a Masters’ degree in Fashion Management. Shruti obtained her second degree from India’s prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
She also has several exciting interests in singing and fashion designs according to her profiles on social media. Shruti doesn’t like to be in the public eye but will undoubtedly get much attention after her marriage to Iyer. Iyer is quite active on social media and his appearance on several platforms will surely put Shruti out in the public view soon enough.
What Did Venkatesh Iyer Wear at the Wedding?
Iyer sported a traditional mundu for the special day. The cricketer was all smiles in traditional wears as he performed all rites to tie the knot with his damsel. Shruti took part in the wedding ceremony dressed in a breathtaking blue-hued saree. Her saree also had traditional gold embroidery and a golden border on most seams.
Many fans who love South Indian wedding ceremonies had lots to admire from the couple’s attire at this event.
Who Announced the Iyer – Raghunathan Engagement on Social Media?
Iyer’s engagement to Raghunathan became public on November 21, 2023. The cricketer announced his decision to marry Shruti through his Instagram handle. He captioned his post “On to the next chapter of my life #engaged.” and the post exploded in popularity on social media. Iyer is one of KKR’s likable players and got nothing but admiration for the new phase of his life.
Who Posted the Viral Venkatesh Iyer Wedding Photos?
An X (formerly Twitter) user named Mufaddal Vohra was the first to share loved-up wedding photos of Iyer and his new bride. The X user captioned his post “Venkatesh Iyer gets married to Shruti. – Many congratulations to both of them!”.
The post went viral almost immediately and fans of Iyer poured out to congratulate the cricketer.
Few days later, Iyer would post more pictures with his new bride on Instagram through his official handle (IG: @venky_iyer). The cricket star captioned a post of a smiling Shruti and him with the words “Everything I ever imagined”. The post attracted so much attention and saw over 3,000 comments in few days.
A comment from the KKR’s official X handle commented on the cricketer’s wedding, saying “Congratulations Venkatesh & Shruti, you’re winning in life”.
Why Did the KKR Tell Iyer “You’re Winning in Life”
KKR’s official X handle attributed Iyer’s marriage as a win after the cricketer took part in their successful 2024 campaign. Iyer took part in the IPL final, snatching 52 runs that included three sixes and four boundary shots throughout overs.
Venkatesh managed an impressive 200 strike rate and boosted KKR’s run-chasing to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. Iyer’s heroics made sure KKR got their target at the innings’ first half, seeing off opposition to become champions.
The cricketer scored several crucial runs throughout KKR’s season to secure their final berth. He was in action for KKR at the Eliminator series in previous seasons and also managed impressive runs against tough teams at IPL 2024.
Iyer also has impressive win records to back KKR’s post after his wedding. The cricketer has scored over 230 runs in just five knockout games with a 77.3 overall average. Iyer is only bested in this ranking by Suresh Raina who has seven (7) half-centuries in IPL knockouts so far.
In 2024, Iyer managed 370 runs across 13 innings with a 46.2 average. He also has impressive stats to back his performance along with several half-centuries (4) in IPL 2024. Fans, teammates, and analysts hope his wedding will spur him to greater on-pitch performances from next season.
