Shreyas Iyer, Height, Age, Stats, Records, Biography

Shreyas Iyer, full name as Shreyas Santosh Iyer, was born on December 6, 1994, in Mumbai, is a famous dynamic right-handed batsman of Indian national cricket team. He is the first Indian cricketer who has scored a century and a half century in the test debut against New Zealand in November 2021. He has played in the Mumbai team in the domestic cricket and leads the Kolkata Knight Riders to won their first IPL title in 2024. In 2014, he played first in the international level cricket, ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, for the India Under-19 team. In the wining of 2023 Asia Cup, he was played a crucial role. In 2015 IPL, Iyer scored 439 runs and won the Emerging Player of the Year award. This blog post portrait his life story including cricket stats, records, personal information etc.

Early Life

Shreyas Santosh Iyer was born on December 6, 1994, in Chembur, Mumbai in a cricket supportive family. Santosh Iyer, his father, is Tamil, and Rohini Iyer, his mother, is Tulu. The origin of his family is from Thrissur, Kerala. He schooled from Don Bosco High School, Matunga. Then he went to Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, for graduation. He played various cricket matches at the college level and contributed a key role for the success of the team and won six trophies. When he was 8, coach Pravin Amre revealed his cricketing talent at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana and nurtured his skills. He was invented as an aggressive batsman and also often compared to Virender Sehwag.

Shreyas Iyer, Cricket Career

Player Profile

Category	Details
Batting Style	Right-handed batter
Bowling Style	Right-arm leg break
Wicket-keeping?	No
Jersey Number	41
Coach/Mentor	Pravin Amre

Domestic Team Information

Year	Domestic Team(s)
2013-14	Mumbai (Ranji Trophy)
2015-18	Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals)
2019-21	Delhi Capitals
2022-24	Kolkata Knight Riders

International/National Cricket Debut

Format	Date	Against	Stadium
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup	February 14, 2014, India Under-19	Pakistan	Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
ODI	10-Dec-17	Sri Lanka	Dharamshala
Test	25-Nov-21	New Zealand	Green Park, Kanpur
T20	1-Nov-17	New Zealand	Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi
IPL	9-Apr-15	Chennai Super Kings	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Batting Statistics

Format	Matches	Total Runs	Average Runs	Strike Rate	Highest Score	100s	50s	6s	4s	Catches
ODI	65	2,425	44.9	95.12	125*	6	14	34	202	21
Test	25	1,680	44.21	56.21	105	4	10	18	206	15
T20	50	1,110	28.46	136.77	96	0	7	49	103	12
IPL	101	2,802	31.13	129.6	96	0	21	92	268	43

Bowling Statistics

Format	Overs Bowled	Wickets	Average	Economy Rate	Best Bowling
ODI	30	8	25.75	6.86	3 (32)
Test	50	12	32	3.8	4(47)
T20	10	4	27.5	8.25	2(21)
IPL	20	7	31	8.5	3(24)

Cricket Records & Awards

Year	Match Name	Played Against	Description of the Record	Name of the Award
2014	Under-19 World Cup	Various	Played for India U-19 cricket team
2015	IPL Season	Chennai Super Kings	Scored 439 runs in debut IPL season	IPL Emerging Player of the Year
2017	ODI Debut	Sri Lanka	Made ODI debut
2017	T20 Debut	New Zealand	Made T20 debut
2021	Test Debut	New Zealand	Scored a century and a half-century in debut Test match
2023	Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals	New Zealand	Scored a century
2023	Asia Cup	Various	Part of the Indian squad that won the 2023 Asia Cup
2024	IPL Final	Various	Won IPL title as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders
2024	IPL Season	Various	Became the 5th Indian player to lead a team to IPL title victory

Personal Details

Category	Details
Full Name	Shreyas Santosh Iyer
Nickname	Shre
Profession	Cricketer
Famous for	Right-handed batter for the Indian cricket team
Birthday	6-Dec-94
Age as of 2024	29
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Birth Place	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Father	Santosh Iyer
Mother	Rohini Iyer
Siblings	One sister: Shresta Iyer
Hometown	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Address	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s degree
School	Don Bosco High School, Mumbai
College	R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Marital Status	Single
Marriage Date	N/A
Relationship/Girlfriend	As of now, Shreyas Iyer is not publicly known to be in a relationship
Net Worth/Earning	$5 million (approx.)
Food Habits/Diet Chart	Non-vegetarian
Fitness Schedule	Regular gym workouts, cardio, and cricket practice
Likes	Cricket, Traveling, Movies, Music
Dislikes	Inconsistency, Losing, Dishonesty, Traffic
Passion	Cricket
Hobbies	Reading, Travelling, Watching Movies
Instagram ID	@shreyas41
Facebook ID	ShreyasIyerCricketer
Twitter ID	@ShreyasIyer15

Body Measurement/Physical Stats

Category	Details
Height	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Weight	75 kg (165 lbs)
Chest	40 inches (102 cm)
Waist	32 inches (81 cm)
Biceps	14 inches (36 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Favorites

Category	Details
Movies	Sholay, The Dark Knight
Songs	“Tum Hi Ho”, “Shape of You”
Music	Bollywood, Pop
Actor	Shah Rukh Khan
Actress	Deepika Padukone
Footballer	Cristiano Ronaldo
Cricketer	Sachin Tendulkar
Food	Biryani, Pizza
Perfume	Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio
Car/Car Owned	Audi Q7
Bike/Bike Owned	Yamaha YZF-R15

Controversies

Year	Description
2018	Iyer faced criticism for his on-field behavior during an ODI match against South Africa, where he was reprimanded for arguing with the umpires.
2020	He was involved in a social media controversy due to a post that was perceived as insensitive, leading to a backlash from fans.
2022	Iyer’s exclusion from the Indian squad for a series against England raised questions and led to debates among cricket pundits and fans.
2023	There were discussions about his form and fitness during the IPL season, which some critics argued affected his performance in national matches.

Comparison with Other Distinct Cricketers

Player	Comparison Reason
Virat Kohli	Compared for batting prowess and consistency in all formats, as both are key figures in the Indian batting lineup.
Steve Smith	Compared for their technique and performance in Test cricket, highlighting their adaptability and run-scoring ability.
Kane Williamson	Compared for leadership qualities and batting style in both Test and limited-overs formats, showcasing their strategic skills.
Ben Stokes	Compared for their all-round capabilities, including match-winning performances in crucial games and their impact in all formats.
Rishabh Pant	Compared for their roles as young Indian batting talents with explosive potential, focusing on their impact and aggressive style.

Unknown or Lesser-Known Facts

Category	Description
Early Interest	Shreyas Iyer initially played tennis before switching to cricket, where he developed a keen interest at a young age.
Family Support	His father, Santosh Iyer, played a crucial role in his cricket career by encouraging him and providing training facilities.
School Achievements	Iyer was the captain of his school cricket team and led them to several local championships before moving to domestic cricket.
Under-19 World Cup	He was a prominent member of the India Under-19 team that reached the finals of the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
IPL Debut	Iyer was bought by the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) for ₹2.6 crore in the 2015 IPL auction, making an instant impact.
Unorthodox Batting	Known for his unorthodox batting stance, which was initially criticized but later became his signature style.
First-Class Record	Iyer scored over 1,000 runs in his debut Ranji Trophy season, showcasing his potential early in his career.
Injury Setback	Faced a significant injury in 2018, which sidelined him for several months, affecting his performance in domestic and international cricket.
Unique Record	Became the first Indian to score a century in his debut Test match and a half-century in the second innings against New Zealand in November 2021.
Leadership Role	His leadership skills were recognized early, and he was appointed captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL in 2021.
Fitness Regimen	Maintains a rigorous fitness routine including strength training and yoga to enhance his performance and recovery.
Social Media Impact	Gained significant social media following due to his engaging posts and interactions with fans, particularly on Instagram.
Personal Interests	Apart from cricket, Iyer is passionate about traveling and often shares his travel experiences on social media.
Inspirational Figure	Considers Sachin Tendulkar as his cricketing idol and has often mentioned him as a source of inspiration.
Food Preferences	Enjoys a variety of cuisines, with a particular fondness for biryani and pizza.
Charity Work	Involved in various charitable activities, including supporting underprivileged children and contributing to local communities.
Music Preferences	Has a diverse taste in music, including Bollywood and international pop, which he listens to during practice and travel.
Early Training	Trained under the guidance of renowned coach Pravin Amre, who played a significant role in his development as a cricketer.
Off-field Interests	Enjoys reading books and watching movies as a way to relax and unwind from the demands of professional cricket.
Record in U-19 World Cup	Scored a match-winning half-century in the U-19 World Cup 2014, showcasing his talent at an early stage.

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