Shreyas Iyer Biography: Shreyas Santosh Iyer the Indian cricketer was born on 6th December 1994 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is a right-hand batsman. He plays for India in all formats of cricket. Iyer made his debut against New Zealand in November 2021 and scored a century in the first innings and a half-century and became the first Indian player to do so. He plays for Mumbai Cricket in domestic matches and captains KKR in the Indian Premier League. He made a comeback after injury against Australia ODI series in India and scored 3 runs and 105 respectively.
Shreyas scored back-to-back centuries in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. He scored centuries against the Netherlands and New Zealand.
Shreyas Iyer Biography
Early Life
- Birth Date: December 6, 1994
- Place of Birth: Chembur, Mumbai
- Parentage: Son of Santosh Iyer (Tamilian) and Rohini Iyer (Tuluva).
- Ancestry: Hails from Thrissur, Kerala.
Educational Background
- Schooling: Attended Don Bosco High School in Matunga, Mumbai.
- College: Studied at Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.
Cricket Beginnings
- Discovery: Spotted at Shivaji Park Gymkhana at the age of 18 by coach Pravin Amre.
- Mentorship: Trained under Pravin Amre during his early cricketing days.
- Comparisons: Teammates during his age group days often compared him to the legendary Virender Sehwag.
College Triumphs
- During Graduation: While pursuing his education at Podar College in Mumbai, Iyer played a pivotal role in helping his college cricket team secure several trophies.
Physical Appearance
| Height (approx.) | Centimeters- 178 Centimeter, Meters- 1.78 Meter, Feet Inches- 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms- 65 Kilo Gram, In Pounds- 143 Pounds |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | Chest: 40 Inches, Waist: 30 Inches, Biceps: 14 Inches |
| Shoe size | 10(Us) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eyes color | Black |
| Skin color | Fair |
Shreyas Iyer’s Family Information
| Father Name | Santosh Iyer |
| Mother Name | Rohini Iyer |
| Brother Name | Not Known |
| Sister Name | Shresta Iyer |
| Wife Name | Not Known |
Shreyas Iyer Domestic Cricket
Trent Bridge Cricket Team
- Year: 2014
- Achievements: Represented the Trent Bridge Cricket Team during a UK tour.
- Performance: Played three matches, scored 297 runs at an average of 99, with a highest score of 171, setting a new team record.
List A Debut for Mumbai
- Year: November 2014
- Tournament: 2014–15 Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Stats: Scored 273 runs in the tournament at an average of 54.60.
First-Class Debut: Shreyas Iyer
- Year: December 2014
- Tournament: 2014–15 Ranji Trophy
- Impressive Debut Season: Scored a total of 809 runs in his debut Ranji season at an average of 50.56, including two centuries and six fifties.
- Ranking: Was the 7th highest scorer in the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy.
Record-breaking 2015–16 Season
- Year: 2015–16
- Ranji Trophy: Scored an astonishing 1,321 runs during the tournament, including four centuries and seven fifties, at an average of 73.39.
- Achievement: Became the top scorer of the Ranji season and the second player to score 1,300 runs in a single Ranji Trophy competition.
Consistency in 2016–17
- Year: 2016–17
- Ranji Trophy: Scored 725 runs, including two centuries and two fifties, at an average of 42.64.
- Highest Score: Achieved an impressive 202 not out of 210 balls against the visiting Australia team in a 3-Day Practice match in Mumbai.
Leadership/ Captain Roles
- September 2018: Named vice-captain of Mumbai for the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy, leading the team to success with 373 runs in seven matches.
- October 2018: Appointed captain of India B’s squad for the 2018–19 Deodhar Trophy and emerged as the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 199 runs in three matches.
Record-breaking T20 Performance
- February 2019: Created history in the opening round of the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by making the highest total by an Indian batsman in a T20 match, scoring 147 runs.
Lancashire Signing
- March 2021: Signed by Lancashire for their 2021 season of the Royal London One-Day Cup.
Shreyas Iyer International Cricket
| Event | Date | Achievement |
| Test Debut | March 2017 | Made Test debut as a substitute fielder in the fourth Test against Australia, ran out Steve O’Keefe for 8. |
| T20I Debut | November 1, 2017 | He made his Test debut against New Zealand, scoring a century in his debut Test match. |
| ODI Debut | December 10, 2017 | Made ODI debut against Sri Lanka. Scored 88 runs from 70 balls in the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka. |
| Record-Breaking ODI Performance | December 18, 2019 | Scored 31 runs in one over against West Indies, setting a record for an Indian batsman in ODIs. |
| T20I Success | January 24, 2020 | Scored an unbeaten 58 off 29 balls against New Zealand, declared Man of the Match. |
| Consistency in T20Is | January 26, 2020 | Scored 44 off 33 balls in the second T20I against New Zealand. |
| Maiden ODI Century | February 5, 2020 | Scored his maiden ODI century (103 off 107 balls) against New Zealand. |
| T20 World Cup | September 2021 | Named as a reserve player for India in the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. |
| Test Debut and Maiden Century | November 25, 2021 | Made Test debut against New Zealand, scoring a century in his debut Test match. |
| Breaking Records | 2022 | Broke Virat Kohli’s record for most runs by an Indian batsman in a 3-match T20I bilateral series against Sri Lanka. Scored 204 runs with three consecutive unbeaten half-centuries. |
| Outstanding Performances | March 2022 | Named Man of the Match for scoring two crucial fifties in the second Test match against Sri Lanka on a challenging turning track. Recognized as the ICC Player of the Month for February 2022. |
| Second ODI Century | October 9, 2022 | Achieved his 2nd ODI century, scoring 113 off 111 balls against South Africa in the 2nd of 3 ODI matches. |
| Third ODI Century | 24th September 24, 2023 | He scored 105 runs in 90 balls Against Australia at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, India. |
Shreyas Iyer Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | NO | Runs | Highest | Average | Strike Rate | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| Test | 10 | 16 | 1 | 666 | 105 | 44.4 | 65.81 | 1 | 5 | 80 | 14 |
| ODI | 57 | 52 | 6 | 2327 | 128 | 50.59 | 100.95 | 5 | 17 | 212 | 61 |
| T20I | 49 | 45 | 11 | 1043 | 74 | 30.68 | 135.98 | 0 | 7 | 85 | 42 |
| IPL | 101 | 101 | 13 | 2776 | 96 | 31.55 | 125.38 | 0 | 19 | 237 | 99 |
Shreyas Iyer IPL Stats
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| YEAR | Matches | NO | Runs | Highest | Average | Strike Rate | 100 | 50 | 4S | 6S |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 | 401 | 85 | 30.85 | 134.56 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | 175 | 47* | 35.00 | 102.33 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| 2020 | 17 | 2 | 519 | 88* | 34.60 | 123.27 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 16 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 | 463 | 67 | 30.86 | 119.94 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 14 |
| 2018 | 14 | 3 | 411 | 93* | 37.36 | 132.58 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 21 |
| 2017 | 12 | 2 | 338 | 96 | 33.80 | 139.09 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 19 | 5.00 | 69.76 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 | 439 | 83 | 33.76 | 128.36 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 21 |
| Career | 101 | 13 | 2776 | 96 | 31.55 | 125.38 | 0 | 19 | 237 | 99 |
Shreyas Iyer’s Net Worth
| Shreyas Iyer Net Worth in 2023 | $9 Million |
| Net Worth In Indian Rupees | INR 70 Crores |
| Monthly Income And Salary | $90,000 + |
| Yearly Income | $1 Million |
Shreyas Iyer’s Girlfriend/Wife’s name
Nikhita Shiv
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