He fought perceptions about a so-called technical shortcoming, was "typecast", and had his contract torn up within months of being a World Cup hero but Shreyas Iyer was indefatigable through it all, trusting his sincerity and uncomplicated mind to steer him through. The result of the perseverance has been pleasing, to put it mildly. The 30-year-old has built himself into one of India's most consistent number four batters in recent times and was declared a "silent hero" by his captain Rohit Sharma after the team's Champions Trophy triumph a few days ago. "Maybe, the perception was created or maybe I was typecast. But I always knew my strengths, my abilities and (there was also) the belief (that) I had in myself," Iyer told PTI in an interview when asked about his perceived lack of ability to play the short ball that became a talking point in the last couple of years. The numbers back him. In the last eight ODIs, including the home games against England and the subsequent Champions ..
While Jio customers need to recharge with 299 or more to watch the IPL 2025 matches live in India, fans who have the subscription of JioHostar can watch the cricketing action unfolds on the app
IPL captains' meet usually take place in the city, hosting opening match. This time, the event is being held at BCCI office, indicating that it might involve more than just the standard review
Despite captaining KKR to an IPL title in 2024, Shreyas was not retained by the franchise for IPL 2025
There are 12 double-headers to be played during Indian Premier League 2025. On the double-header days, afternoon matches will begin at 3:30 PM IST while the evening matches begins at 7:30 AM IST.
Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Qualifier 2 and the grand final will take place in Kolkata, according to media reports
In addition to these senior players, Ponting expressed his faith in PBKS's younger Indian talent, retaining uncapped players like Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh.
When Shreyas takes the field as the PBKS skipper for the first time, he will be creating history by becoming the first captain to lead three IPL teams in his career.
IPL 2025 auction saw Rs 639.15 crore spent on 182 players in Jeddah. Rishabh Pant led with Rs 27 crore, followed by Shreyas Iyer at Rs 26.75 crore, as teams focused on top Indian talent.
RCB have acquired the services of Tim David while CSK get hold of Deepak Hooda for Rs 1.70 Crore.
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Following Pant closely, is his Indian teammate Shreyas Iyer who was bought for Rs 26.75 Crore in the auction by the Punjab Kings who came in with a hefty purse with them.
David Warner and Devdutt Padikkal went unsold on Day 1 of IPL 2025 mega auction. Check full list of players bought at IPL auction and costliest buy list here
At Rs 27 crore, Rishabh Pant emerges as the costliest player in IPL history. Shreyas Iyer is the second costliest player in Indian Premier League
All the 10 franchisees are set to spend a total of Rs 641.5 crore during the IPL 2025 Mega auction which is scheduled to take place on November 24 and 25 in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah.
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As the IPL 2025 auction approaches, some big names are expected to attract substantial bids, sparking multiple bidding wars between franchises eager to sign their desired players.
The 2025 season will feature 74 matches, maintaining the format used in the previous three seasons