Venkatesh Iyer praised Gautam Gambhir for his pivotal influence on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 IPL season. He elaborated on Gambhir's ability to foster a culture that emphasized readiness and ferocity among the players. This high level of expectation motivated the batters to be proactive and deliver their best, which ultimately contributed to KKR's stellar performance and their triumph in clinching the third IPL title under Gambhir's leadership.