- Full Name: Shreyas Santosh Iyer
- Nickname(s): Young Viru, Shre
- Date of Birth: December 6, 1994
- Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Cricketer
- Batting Style: Right-Handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm Leg Break
- Role in Team: Middle-order Batsman
- Jersey Number: 41
- Net Worth: 58 crore
Early Life & Education:
Mumbai is where Shreyas Iyer was born into a Tamil Brahmin family. His mother, Rohini Iyer, stays at home while his father, Santosh Iyer, works as a businessman.
Coach Pravin Amre saw him in the Shivaji Park Gymkhana when he was twelve years old. At an early age, Iyer was compared to Virender Sehwag because of his aggressive hitting style.
Prior to concentrating on cricket full-time, he attended Don Bosco High School in Mumbai and Podar College.
Cricket Career:
Debut Matches:
- First-Class Debut: 2014 (Mumbai in Ranji Trophy)
- IPL Debut: 2015 (Delhi Daredevils, now Delhi Capitals)
- ODI Debut: December 10, 2017, vs Sri Lanka
- T20I Debut: November 1, 2017, vs New Zealand
- Test Debut: November 25, 2021, vs New Zealand
Major Achievements & Records:
- Scored a century on Test debut (105 vs New Zealand, 2021)
- First Indian batsman to score a century & half-century on Test debut
- Fastest Indian to 1000 ODI runs (24 innings, 2020)
- Highest individual score for Delhi Capitals in IPL (96 vs KKR, 2018)
- Led Delhi Capitals to their first-ever IPL final in 2020 as captain
- Man of the Match in 2023 World Cup semifinal vs New Zealand (105 runs)
Captaincy Record:
- Delhi Capitals Captain (2018-2020, IPL) – Led DC to their first-ever IPL final in 2020
- Vice-captain of India in ODIs (2022-2023)
- Led India in limited-overs matches in Rohit Sharma’s absence
Personal Life:
- Father: Santosh Iyer (Businessman)
- Mother: Rohini Iyer (Homemaker)
- Siblings: No known siblings
- Rumored Girlfriend: Not publicly confirmed
Physical Stats:
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Awards & Honors:
- Emerging Player of IPL (2015, Delhi Capitals)
- BCCI’s Best Domestic Player (2016-17 Ranji Trophy Season)
- Named in ICC ODI Team of the Year (2023)
- Fastest Indian to score 1000 ODI runs (2020)
IPL Career:
- Teams: Delhi Capitals (2015-2021), Kolkata Knight Riders (2022-Present)
- Captaincy: Led Delhi Capitals to IPL 2020 final
- Highest Score: 96 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2018)
2023 Injury & Comeback:
Shreyas Iyer missed a portion of the IPL and Asia Cup in early 2023 due to a back issue. He played an important part in India’s campaign after returning just before the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Legacy & Influence:
One of India’s top middle-order batsmen, Shreyas Iyer is renowned for his aggressive stroke play, capacity for leadership, and ability to perform under pressure.
