Shreyas Iyer is a prominent Indian cricketer known for his elegant stroke play and leadership qualities. Born on 6 December 1994 in Chembur, Mumbai, to Santosh Iyer and Rohini Iyer, he hails from a Tamilian family with ancestral roots in Thrissur, Kerala .
Early Life and Education
Iyer attended Don Bosco High School in Matunga and later graduated from Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai. His cricketing journey began at the age of 12 when coach Pravin Amre spotted his talent at Shivaji Park Gymkhana. Under Amre’s mentorship, Iyer honed his skills and was often compared to Virender Sehwag for his aggressive batting style .
Domestic Career
Iyer made his List A debut for Mumbai in the 2014–15 Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 273 runs at an average of 54.60. In the same season’s Ranji Trophy, he amassed 809 runs at an average of 50.56. His breakthrough came in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy, where he became the top scorer with 1,321 runs at an average of 73.39, including four centuries and seven fifties .
International Career
Iyer debuted in T20 Internationals for India on 1 November 2017 against New Zealand and in One Day Internationals on 10 December 2017 against Sri Lanka. He made a remarkable Test debut on 25 November 2021 against New Zealand, scoring 105 and 65 in the two innings, becoming the first Indian to score a century and a half-century on Test debut .
Indian Premier League (IPL) Journey
In the 2015 IPL auction, Iyer was signed by Delhi Daredevils for ₹2.6 crore, making him the highest-earning uncapped player that season. He scored 439 runs in 14 matches and was named the Emerging Player of the Year. In 2018, he was appointed as the captain of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and led the team to their first playoffs in 2019 and to the finals in 2020 .
In 2022, Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Iyer for ₹12.25 crore and appointed him as captain. Under his leadership, KKR won their third IPL title in 2024, making Iyer the first captain to lead two different teams to the IPL finals .
Net Worth and Endorsements
As of 2022, Shreyas Iyer’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹70 crore. He holds a Grade B contract with the BCCI, earning ₹3 crore annually, along with match fees. In the 2024 IPL auction, he was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, making him the second most expensive player in IPL history .
Iyer endorses several brands, including BoAt, Google Pixel, Dream11, CEAT, and Manyavar .
Career Statistics (as of May 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 14 | 811 | 36.86 | 1 | 5 | 105 |
| ODI | 62 | 2,421 | 47.47 | 5 | 18 | 128 |
| T20I | 51 | 1,104 | 30.67 | 0 | 8 | 74* |
| IPL | 115 | 3,127 | 32.24 | 0 | 21 | 96 |
Fun Facts
- Nicknamed “Young Viru” for his aggressive batting style reminiscent of Virender Sehwag.
- A big fan of Chelsea Football Club and admires players like N’Golo Kanté.
- Enjoys swimming and playing football in his leisure time.
- A short film titled “Shreyas Iyer Documentary – A Father’s Dream” chronicles his early cricket journey