As Shreyas Iyer turns 30 today, we take a look at his impressive journey in cricket. From being selected for India's Under-19 World Cup team to becoming a captain of two Indian Premier League teams, Iyer has shown his strength both as a batter and a leader. His contributions to Mumbai in first-class cricket and his performance in international cricket make him one of the finest batters to represent India in recent times. And let's not forget, his impressive performance in IPL 2024, where he led the Kolkata Knight Riders to their championship win. Iyer's talent and leadership skills continue to shine bright in the world of cricket.
Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's blistering innings of 70 runs off just 46 balls helped Mumbai clinch a win over Services in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. After winning the toss, Services chose to field first, but struggled to contain Mumbai's batting with opener Prithvi Shaw dismissed for a duck and captain Shreyas Iyer scoring only 20 runs. But it was Yadav's aggressive knock that paved the way for Mumbai's victory.
After a successful international debut, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube will now join the Mumbai team for their upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches against Services and Andhra. Both players will add strength and depth to the Mumbai squad, led by Shreyas Iyer. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the explosive duo in action for their state team.
Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian cricket team's T20 captain, is set to return to the field for Mumbai's next game in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Andhra on Tuesday, December 3. Despite leading India to a successful series win against South Africa, Surya has taken a two-week break for a family function and will now resume playing for his domestic team. While he may not lead the side as Shreyas Iyer is the current captain, Surya is expected to be a valuable player for Mumbai in their upcoming matches. He remains committed to playing for Mumbai in all domestic tournaments and has his sights set on playing for India across all formats.
Hardik Pandya once again proved his worth as a firebrand T20 player as he smashed 69 runs off just 30 balls, including seven sixes and five boundaries, to lead Baroda to a stunning seven-wicket victory over Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. While his skipping of domestic cricket has caused controversy among fans, Pandya's explosive performance and Player of the Match title demonstrate why he is a valuable asset to the Indian cricket team. In a separate match, Shreyas Iyer showed why he was worth his whopping INR 26.75 crore IPL auction price tag, scoring 71 runs off 39 balls to help Mumbai beat Maharashtra by 5 wickets in just 17.1 overs.
The 17th edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, one of India's premier domestic T20 competitions, will commence on November 23. Featuring 38 teams including stars from the Indian team such as Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, and Yuzvendra Chahal, the tournament will be hosted across six cities and will culminate with the final on December 15 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The format of the tournament will see the top two teams from each group advance to the knockout round, with the remaining teams competing in the pre-quarterfinals.
Mumbai's Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant batting led the team to a five-wicket victory over Maharashtra in a Group C match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Iyer's 71 off 39 balls and Rahane's 52 off 34 balls helped Mumbai chase down the target of 172 in just 17.1 overs. Hardik Pandya's 30-ball 69 also helped Baroda defeat Tamil Nadu in a thrilling last-ball victory. TN had set a daunting target of 221, but Pandya's great performance singlehandedly brought Baroda back in the match.
The second day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2025 saw a total of 84 players being auctioned at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, with a whopping 72 players being sold for a total of Rs 467.95 crore by the 10 teams. The most expensive signings included Rishab Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer, with the accelerated auction beginning from Player No. 117. Some exciting signings on Day 2 included Shubham Dubey and Shaikh Rasheed, who were picked up by Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings respectively. Stay tuned for updates on the accelerated auction process.
As excitement builds for the upcoming IPL auction in Saudi Arabia, a dozen lesser-known cricketers from Kerala have caught the attention of fans and franchises alike. With former India A star Sachin Baby leading the pack, players like Vishnu Vinod and Mohammed Azharuddeen also have IPL experience under their belts. But it's not just the established players - 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is also making waves as the youngest player in the top base price category. The auction promises to be an unpredictable affair with big names like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul also in the mix.
Punjab Kings made a statement at the IPL 2025 mega auction, securing the services of Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer for a whopping INR 26.75 crores. This made Iyer the most expensive player in IPL history, before being surpassed by Rishabh Pant who was bought for INR 27 crores by Lucknow Super Giants. PBKS had the largest purse of INR 110.5 crores and retained only two players from last season, making impressive signings such as Yuzvendra Chahal and coach Ricky Ponting.