Shreyas Santosh Iyer was born on December 6, 1994, in Chembur, Mumbai, into a middle-class Mangalorean family with ancestral roots in Thrissur, Kerala. His father, Santosh Iyer, hails from a Tamilian background, while his mother, Rohini Iyer, is a Tuluva. Growing up in a culturally diverse household, Shreyas was introduced to discipline and values early on. He studied at Don Bosco High School, Matunga, where his interest in cricket began to flourish, and later pursued his graduation at Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College, Mumbai.
At just 12 years old, Shreyas was spotted by renowned coach Pravin Amre at Shivaji Park Gymkhana. Amre immediately recognized his raw talent and began mentoring him. Under Amre’s guidance, Iyer developed an aggressive yet composed batting style, often drawing comparisons to Virender Sehwag in junior-level cricket. His performances at the school and club levels were consistently impressive, laying a solid foundation for his future in professional cricket.
Iyer is known for his aggressive yet technically sound batting. He balances power with timing, especially against spin and pace. Renowned for his fielding, his quick reflexes and athleticism make him a standout in the outfield.
Away from cricket, he leads a disciplined life, focused on fitness and recovery. His routine emphasizes sustainability, particularly after recovering from back surgery and injuries .
Shreyas shares a close bond with his family. His younger sister, Shresta Iyer, is a professional dancer and animal welfare advocate. Both parents have been pivotal to his support system.
He is not married as of mid-2025, and he rarely discusses romantic relationships publicly. Instead, he focuses on his bond with family and interests in fitness and cricket.
Iyer progressed steadily through Mumbai’s youth cricket circuit. He debuted in List A for Mumbai in November 2014 during the Vijay Hazare Trophy and soon after made his first-class debut in the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy.
2014–15 Ranji Trophy: Scored 809 runs at 50.56, with 2 centuries and 6 fifties.
2015–16 Ranji Trophy: Amassed 1,321 runs at 73.39, becoming the season’s top scorer—one of only two players to breach 1,300 runs in a single campaign.
2018–19 Season: Appointed vice-captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, leading Mumbai’s scoring charts (373 runs in 7 games), then captained India B in the Deodhar Trophy, topping with 199 runs.
T20 Debut for Mumbai: Registered a record 147 runs in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, marking a high for Indian T20 domestic cricket .
Iyer has represented India in all formats since 2017. Here’s a consolidated career stats table:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 14 | 811 | 36.86 | 1/5 | 105 |
| ODI | 70 | 2,845 | 48.22 | 5/22 | 128* |
| T20I | 51 | 1,104 | 30.66 | 0/8 | 74* |
T20I debut: November 1, 2017, vs. NZ.
ODI debut: December 10, 2017, vs. Sri Lanka; scored 88 in 2nd ODI.
Maiden ODI century: 103 vs. New Zealand on February 5, 2020 .
Test debut: November 25, 2021, vs. New Zealand – scored a debut century and a fifty, first Indian to do so.
Broke Virat Kohli’s record in a bilateral T20I against Sri Lanka in early 2022, logging 204 runs across three innings.
Recovered from back surgery in 2022–23 to excel during the 2023 ICC World Cup, scoring 530 runs, including a century in the semi-final.
Scored 105 in a comeback ODI vs. Australia in 2023, earning Man of the Match .
Part of India’s winning teams in the 2023 Asia Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, earning ICC Player of the Month in March 2025
Shreyas Iyer started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2015, scoring 439 runs and winning the Emerging Player award. He became captain in 2018, leading Delhi to the playoffs in 2019 and their first final in 2020. A shoulder injury ruled him out of most of IPL 2021.
In 2022, Iyer joined KKR for ₹12.25 crore and was named captain. After missing 2023 due to a back injury, he returned in 2024 to lead KKR to a title win. In 2025, Punjab Kings bought him for a record ₹26.75 crore. He took them to the final and achieved 50 IPL captaincy wins, showing great resilience despite a finger injury.
India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer suffered an injury during the 3rd ODI vs Australia at SCG on Saturday. The incident occurred when he attempted a spectacular catch off Alex Carey’s shot.…
Shreyas Santosh Iyer was born on December 6, 1994, in Chembur, Mumbai, into a middle-class Mangalorean family with ancestral roots in Thrissur, Kerala. His father, Santosh Iyer, hails from a Tamilian background, while his mother, Rohini Iyer, is a Tuluva. Growing up in a culturally diverse household, Shreyas was introduced to discipline and values early on. He studied at Don Bosco High School, Matunga, where his interest in cricket began to flourish, and later pursued his graduation at Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College, Mumbai.
At just 12 years old, Shreyas was spotted by renowned coach Pravin Amre at Shivaji Park Gymkhana. Amre immediately recognized his raw talent and began mentoring him. Under Amre’s guidance, Iyer developed an aggressive yet composed batting style, often drawing comparisons to Virender Sehwag in junior-level cricket. His performances at the school and club levels were consistently impressive, laying a solid foundation for his future in professional cricket.
Iyer is known for his aggressive yet technically sound batting. He balances power with timing, especially against spin and pace. Renowned for his fielding, his quick reflexes and athleticism make him a standout in the outfield.
Away from cricket, he leads a disciplined life, focused on fitness and recovery. His routine emphasizes sustainability, particularly after recovering from back surgery and injuries .
Shreyas shares a close bond with his family. His younger sister, Shresta Iyer, is a professional dancer and animal welfare advocate. Both parents have been pivotal to his support system.
He is not married as of mid-2025, and he rarely discusses romantic relationships publicly. Instead, he focuses on his bond with family and interests in fitness and cricket.
Iyer progressed steadily through Mumbai’s youth cricket circuit. He debuted in List A for Mumbai in November 2014 during the Vijay Hazare Trophy and soon after made his first-class debut in the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy.
2014–15 Ranji Trophy: Scored 809 runs at 50.56, with 2 centuries and 6 fifties.
2015–16 Ranji Trophy: Amassed 1,321 runs at 73.39, becoming the season’s top scorer—one of only two players to breach 1,300 runs in a single campaign.
2018–19 Season: Appointed vice-captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, leading Mumbai’s scoring charts (373 runs in 7 games), then captained India B in the Deodhar Trophy, topping with 199 runs.
T20 Debut for Mumbai: Registered a record 147 runs in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, marking a high for Indian T20 domestic cricket .
Iyer has represented India in all formats since 2017. Here’s a consolidated career stats table:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 14 | 811 | 36.86 | 1/5 | 105 |
| ODI | 70 | 2,845 | 48.22 | 5/22 | 128* |
| T20I | 51 | 1,104 | 30.66 | 0/8 | 74* |
T20I debut: November 1, 2017, vs. NZ.
ODI debut: December 10, 2017, vs. Sri Lanka; scored 88 in 2nd ODI.
Maiden ODI century: 103 vs. New Zealand on February 5, 2020 .
Test debut: November 25, 2021, vs. New Zealand – scored a debut century and a fifty, first Indian to do so.
Broke Virat Kohli’s record in a bilateral T20I against Sri Lanka in early 2022, logging 204 runs across three innings.
Recovered from back surgery in 2022–23 to excel during the 2023 ICC World Cup, scoring 530 runs, including a century in the semi-final.
Scored 105 in a comeback ODI vs. Australia in 2023, earning Man of the Match .
Part of India’s winning teams in the 2023 Asia Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, earning ICC Player of the Month in March 2025
Shreyas Iyer started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2015, scoring 439 runs and winning the Emerging Player award. He became captain in 2018, leading Delhi to the playoffs in 2019 and their first final in 2020. A shoulder injury ruled him out of most of IPL 2021.
In 2022, Iyer joined KKR for ₹12.25 crore and was named captain. After missing 2023 due to a back injury, he returned in 2024 to lead KKR to a title win. In 2025, Punjab Kings bought him for a record ₹26.75 crore. He took them to the final and achieved 50 IPL captaincy wins, showing great resilience despite a finger injury.
