Shreyas Iyer: A Dynamic Cricketer and Emerging Leader
Shreyas Iyer – Cricketer Profile
Personal Information
- Full Name: Shreyas Santosh Iyer
- Date of Birth: December 6, 1994
- Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break
- Role: Middle-order batsman
Early Life and Education
- Shreyas Iyer was introduced to cricket at a young age, and his talent was first noticed at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana in Mumbai.
- He pursued his education at Don Bosco High School, Mumbai, and later graduated from R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics.
Cricket Career
- Domestic Debut: 2014 for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy
- Indian Premier League (IPL):
- Signed by Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) in 2015.
- Captained the team from 2018 to 2021, leading them to the finals in 2020.
- Later joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2022 as captain.
- International Debut:
- ODI Debut: December 10, 2017, against Sri Lanka
- T20I Debut: November 1, 2017, against New Zealand
- Test Debut: November 25, 2021, against New Zealand, scoring a century in his debut innings.
Key Achievements
- Scored over 1,300 runs in a single Ranji Trophy season (2015-16).
- Known for his fearless batting, finishing matches under pressure.
- Played a pivotal role in stabilizing India’s middle-order in ODIs and T20Is.
- First Indian to score a century on debut in Test cricket and follow it up with a fifty in the second innings.
Playing Style
- Aggressive batsman with the ability to accelerate in the middle overs and finish strongly.
- Combines textbook strokes with innovative shot-making.
Off-the-Field Interests
- Passionate about fitness and regularly shares workout routines on social media.
- A travel enthusiast and an animal lover.
- Featured in short films showcasing his cricketing journey.
Awards and Recognitions
- Named the “Emerging Player” of the IPL in 2015.
- Key figure in the resurgence of the Delhi Capitals during his captaincy tenure.
Future Aspirations
- Cementing his place in India’s leadership group for white-ball cricket.
- Contributing to India’s pursuit of ICC trophies.