Shreyas Iyer has emerged as one of India’s most reliable ODI batsmen in recent years. He is also well-known for his captaincy abilities, having led the Delhi Capitals (DC), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Punjab Kings (PBKS).
The Mumbai batsman has played 14 Tests, 70 One-Day Internationals, and 51 Twenty20 Internationals. He has scored 811, 2845, and 1104 runs in the three forms. Shreyas scored the most runs for India in their victorious Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. He also contributed significantly to India’s qualification for the 2023 ODI World Cup Finals.
What is Shreyas Iyer doing now?
Shreyas Iyer competed in the T20 Mumbai League 2025 following his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The 30-year-old finished second in both championships, leading SoBo Mumbai Falcons and Punjab Kings to their respective finals. Shreyas seemed to be taking a well-deserved breather after the two arduous competitions, relaxing and recuperating for the upcoming responsibilities.
How did Shreyas Iyer perform in IPL 2025?
Shreyas enjoyed his most successful IPL season as a hitter this year. He scored 500 or more runs in only one edition of the competition, in 2020. However, in the IPL 2025, he scored 604 runs with an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 175.07. Shreyas also led Punjab Kings to the finals. He became the first Indian player to lead PBKS to the IPL top showdown. They were defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final on June 3 in Ahmedabad.
When will Shreyas Iyer play next for India?
Many fans and experts believed that Shreyas deserved a spot in India’s Test side, which is currently in England competing with Ben Stokes‘ in for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. However, the selectors could not find a place for the experienced campaigner.
Shreyas has not played a Test match since February 2024 and a T20I since December 2023. However, he has been an integral part of the ODI setup. The right-handed batter is expected to be a part of the ODI side, which will travel to Bangladesh in August to play a three-match series against the Tigers.
