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	\| awards = Emerging Player of IPL 2015; ICC Player of the Month (Feb 2022, Mar 2025)		\| awards = Emerging Player of IPL 2015; ICC Player of the Month (Feb 2022, Mar 2025)
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	}}'''Shreyas Santosh Iyer''' is an [[Indian]] international cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman who plays in the top or middle order. He represents India in international cricket, Mumbai in domestic cricket, and captains Punjab Kings in the IPL. He serves as the India's vice captain for their ODI team.		}}'''Shreyas Santosh Iyer''' is an [[Indian]] international cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman who plays in the top or middle order. He represents India in international cricket, Mumbai in domestic cricket, and captains [[Punjab Kings]] in the IPL. He serves as the India's vice captain for their ODI team.

	==Early Life & Education ==		==Early Life & Education ==

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	}}'''Shreyas Santosh Iyer''' is an Indian international cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman who plays in the top or middle order. He represents India in international cricket, Mumbai in domestic cricket, and captains Punjab Kings in the IPL. He serves as the India's vice captain for their ODI team.		}}'''Shreyas Santosh Iyer''' is an [[Indian]] international cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman who plays in the top or middle order. He represents India in international cricket, Mumbai in domestic cricket, and captains Punjab Kings in the IPL. He serves as the India's vice captain for their ODI team.

	==Early Life & Education ==		==Early Life & Education ==
	Shreyas Iyer was born on 6 December 1994 in Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He started playing cricket at a very young age.		Shreyas Iyer was born on 6 December 1994 in Chembur, [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. He started playing cricket at a very young age.

	At the games, he played baseball until he was recognized for his explosively hitting ability. Coach Pravin Amre discovered him at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana when he was 18 years old. At this time, he was put under training to help him harness his skills and game knowledge.		At the games, he played baseball until he was recognized for his explosively hitting ability. Coach Pravin Amre discovered him at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana when he was 18 years old. At this time, he was put under training to help him harness his skills and game knowledge.
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	==Personal Life==		==Personal Life==
	Shreyas Iyer comes from a culturally diverse family, with his parents belonging to Tamil and Tulu communities. This diverse background reflects in his balanced personality, as he is known for his calmness, self-assurance, and strong mental toughness on the field. Off the field, Iyer maintains his fitness through a disciplined daily routine and strict training regimen. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and spending quality time with his friends and family, which helps him stay relaxed and focused throughout his cricketing career.		Shreyas Iyer comes from a culturally diverse family, with his parents belonging to Tamil and Tulu communities. This diverse background reflects in his balanced personality, as he is known for his calmness, self-assurance, and strong mental toughness on the field.

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	===International Career===		===International Career===
	In November 2017, Shreyas Iyer made his T20I debut for India against New Zealand. Later, he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in December 2017 and has established himself as an important member of India’s Limited Overs team. He made his way into the record books in January 2020 when he scored his first ODI century against New Zealand.Shreyas Iyer made his Test debut against New Zealand in November 2021, and made a phenomenal debut scoring 105 runs and 65 runs in his two innings. He became the first Indian cricketer in history to score both a century and a half-century in his Test debut.		In November 2017, Shreyas Iyer made his T20I debut for India against New Zealand. Later, he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in December 2017 and has established himself as an important member of India’s Limited Overs team. He made his way into the record books in January 2020 when he scored his first ODI century against New Zealand.Shreyas Iyer made his Test debut against New Zealand in November 2021, and made a phenomenal debut scoring 105 runs and 65 runs in his two innings. He became the first Indian cricketer in history to score both a century and a half-century in his Test debut.
	Shreyas Iyer has also continued to perform at a very high level in 2022, and he was named ICC Player of the Month for February 2022. He can be considered a consistent performer across all formats as he was also a significant contributor to the Indian cricket team reaching the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he played a key role by scoring an important century in the semi-finals against New Zealand, and he was also a key cog during India’s run to the 2023 Asia Cup title and ultimately helping India win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.Although Shreyas Iyer has suffered from multiple injuries throughout his career, he has been able to recover from those injuries to continue being an integral member of the India National Team.		Shreyas Iyer has also continued to perform at a very high level in 2022, and he was named ICC Player of the Month for February 2022. He can be considered a consistent performer across all formats as he was also a significant contributor to the Indian cricket team reaching the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he played a key role by scoring an important century in the semi-finals against New Zealand, and he was also a key cog during India’s run to the 2023 Asia Cup title and ultimately helping India win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.Although Shreyas Iyer has suffered from multiple injuries throughout his career, he has been able to recover from those injuries to continue being an integral member of the India National Team.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Shreyas Iyer: The monk who cruises in his Ferrari
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			31 March 2026}}</ref>

	===IPL (Franchise) Career===		===IPL (Franchise) Career===

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	At school, he studied at Don Bosco High School (Matunga, Mumbai). For balancing his academics with his passion for cricket, he played cricket for his school team.		At school, he studied at Don Bosco High School (Matunga, Mumbai). For balancing his academics with his passion for cricket, he played cricket for his school team.

	After finishing his studies he joined college of Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar of Commerce and Economics at Mumbai. He also played cricket for his college team which won many championships. It is during this phase that he earned the name of a young cricketing star.		After finishing his studies he joined college of Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar of Commerce and Economics at Mumbai. He also played cricket for his college team which won many championships. It is during this phase that he earned the name of a young cricketing star. <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Shreyas Iyer: The monk who cruises in his Ferrari
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	==Career==		==Career==

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	==Early Life & Education ==		==Early Life & Education ==

	Shreyas Iyer was born on 6 December 1994 in Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He started playing cricket at a very young age.		Shreyas Iyer was born on 6 December 1994 in Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He started playing cricket at a very young age.

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	==Career==		==Career==

	===Domestic Career===		===Domestic Career===

	Iyer started his domestic cricket career for Mumbai in 2014. He made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy.		Iyer started his domestic cricket career for Mumbai in 2014. He made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy.

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	===International Career===		===International Career===

	In November 2017, Shreyas Iyer made his T20I debut for India against New Zealand. Later, he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in December 2017 and has established himself as an important member of India’s Limited Overs team. He made his way into the record books in January 2020 when he scored his first ODI century against New Zealand.Shreyas Iyer made his Test debut against New Zealand in November 2021, and made a phenomenal debut scoring 105 runs and 65 runs in his two innings. He became the first Indian cricketer in history to score both a century and a half-century in his Test debut.		In November 2017, Shreyas Iyer made his T20I debut for India against New Zealand. Later, he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in December 2017 and has established himself as an important member of India’s Limited Overs team. He made his way into the record books in January 2020 when he scored his first ODI century against New Zealand.Shreyas Iyer made his Test debut against New Zealand in November 2021, and made a phenomenal debut scoring 105 runs and 65 runs in his two innings. He became the first Indian cricketer in history to score both a century and a half-century in his Test debut.
	Shreyas Iyer has also continued to perform at a very high level in 2022, and he was named ICC Player of the Month for February 2022. He can be considered a consistent performer across all formats as he was also a significant contributor to the Indian cricket team reaching the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he played a key role by scoring an important century in the semi-finals against New Zealand, and he was also a key cog during India’s run to the 2023 Asia Cup title and ultimately helping India win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.Although Shreyas Iyer has suffered from multiple injuries throughout his career, he has been able to recover from those injuries to continue being an integral member of the India National Team.		Shreyas Iyer has also continued to perform at a very high level in 2022, and he was named ICC Player of the Month for February 2022. He can be considered a consistent performer across all formats as he was also a significant contributor to the Indian cricket team reaching the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he played a key role by scoring an important century in the semi-finals against New Zealand, and he was also a key cog during India’s run to the 2023 Asia Cup title and ultimately helping India win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.Although Shreyas Iyer has suffered from multiple injuries throughout his career, he has been able to recover from those injuries to continue being an integral member of the India National Team.

	===IPL (Franchise) Career===		===IPL (Franchise) Career===

	Shreyas Iyer began his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2015, where he scored 439 runs in his debut season and won the Emerging Player of the Year award. He was appointed captain in 2018 and led the team to significant progress, guiding them to the playoffs in 2019 and their first-ever IPL final in 2020. In 2022, he was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders and named captain, though he faced a challenging season and missed much of 2023 due to injury. However, he made a strong comeback in 2024 and led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title victory, marking one of the biggest achievements of his career. In 2025, Punjab Kings acquired him for ₹26.75 crore, making him one of the most expensive players in IPL history. As captain, he guided the team to the IPL final, becoming the first captain in IPL history to lead three different teams to the finals		Shreyas Iyer began his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2015, where he scored 439 runs in his debut season and won the Emerging Player of the Year award. He was appointed captain in 2018 and led the team to significant progress, guiding them to the playoffs in 2019 and their first-ever IPL final in 2020. In 2022, he was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders and named captain, though he faced a challenging season and missed much of 2023 due to injury. However, he made a strong comeback in 2024 and led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title victory, marking one of the biggest achievements of his career. In 2025, Punjab Kings acquired him for ₹26.75 crore, making him one of the most expensive players in IPL history. As captain, he guided the team to the IPL final, becoming the first captain in IPL history to lead three different teams to the finals

	==Achievements and Records==		==Achievements and Records==
	Shreyas Iyer has achieved several notable milestones throughout his career, highlighting his consistency and impact in cricket. He won the Emerging Player of the Year award in the 2015 IPL season and was later named ICC Player of the Month twice, in February 2022 and March 2025. Iyer made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score both a century and a half-century on his Test debut. In domestic cricket, he delivered an outstanding performance by scoring 1,321 runs in a single Ranji Trophy season. As a leader, he guided Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title in 2024 and further created history by becoming the only captain to lead three different IPL teams to the finals, showcasing his exceptional leadership skills.		Shreyas Iyer has achieved several notable milestones throughout his career, highlighting his consistency and impact in cricket. He won the Emerging Player of the Year award in the 2015 IPL season and was later named ICC Player of the Month twice, in February 2022 and March 2025. Iyer made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score both a century and a half-century on his Test debut. In domestic cricket, he delivered an outstanding performance by scoring 1,321 runs in a single Ranji Trophy season. As a leader, he guided Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title in 2024 and further created history by becoming the only captain to lead three different IPL teams to the finals, showcasing his exceptional leadership skills.


	==Personal Life==		==Personal Life==

	Shreyas Iyer comes from a culturally diverse family, with his parents belonging to Tamil and Tulu communities. This diverse background reflects in his balanced personality, as he is known for his calmness, self-assurance, and strong mental toughness on the field. Off the field, Iyer maintains his fitness through a disciplined daily routine and strict training regimen. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and spending quality time with his friends and family, which helps him stay relaxed and focused throughout his cricketing career.		Shreyas Iyer comes from a culturally diverse family, with his parents belonging to Tamil and Tulu communities. This diverse background reflects in his balanced personality, as he is known for his calmness, self-assurance, and strong mental toughness on the field. Off the field, Iyer maintains his fitness through a disciplined daily routine and strict training regimen. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and spending quality time with his friends and family, which helps him stay relaxed and focused throughout his cricketing career.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
			*[[Rohit Sharma]]
			*[[Rishabh Pant]]


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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	*[[Rohit Sharma]]		* [[Rohit Sharma]]
	*[[Rishabh Pant]]		* [[Rishabh Pant]]
			* [[Punjab Kings]]
			* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]

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