New Delhi, April 27 -- India's decorated spinner Anil Kumble believes that the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders need to move their record-breaking signing, Venkatesh Iyer, up in the batting order after his elongated dry spell with the bat continues in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

With seven points from nine fixtures, the Knight Riders stand on the verge of seeing their title defence end in the group stage. Kolkata have been tweaking their squad in a bid to find the winning momentum as the group phase heads towards its business end.

Kumble feels it is time for KKR to consider promoting its misfiring vice-captain, Venkatesh, up the batting order, who has remained static in the middle order so far. Venkatesh's struggl...