| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shreyas Santosh Iyer |
| Nickname(s) | Shre, Young Viru |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet inches- 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 65 kg in pounds- 143 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 14 inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | Test– On 25-29 November 2021 against New Zealand at Kanpur ODI– On 10 December 2017 against Sri Lanka at Dharamshala T20– On 1 November 2017 against New Zealand at Delhi |
| Jersey Number | #41 (India) #41 (Domestic) |
| Domestic/State Team | Delhi Daredevils or Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians |
| Coach/Mentor | Pravin Amre |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Legbreak googly |
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive |
| Records (main ones) | • In 2014, he played for the Trent Bridge Cricket Team during a trip to the UK, where he played 3 matches and scored 297 runs at an average of 99 with a top score of 171, which was a new team record. • In 2015-2016 Ranji trophy season, he was the top scorer with 930 runs in 13 innings at an average of 71 with 3 hundreds and 4 fifties and a top score of 200. • On 28 November 2021, on day 4 of the first test match between India and New Zealand at Kanpur, he became the first Indian to hit a century and fifty on his test debut. [1]NDTV |
| Awards | 2015: IPL Emerging Player of the Year award 2016: S V Rajadyaksha trophy for making the highest number of runs in Ranji Trophy, CEAT Cricket Rating Indian Domestic Cricketer of the year award |
| Career Turning Point | His performance in the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy after which Delhi Daredevils bought him at the 2015 IPL auction for a whooping ₹2.6 crore. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 6 December 1994 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 27 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Don Bosco High School, Mumbai |
| College/University | R.A. Podar College, Mumbai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Watching and playing Football, Tennis, Golf |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Santosh Iyer (Businessman) Mother– Rohini Iyer |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– 1 |
| Favourites | |
| Cricketer | AB De Villiers |
| Tennis Player | Roger Federer |
| Football Player(s) | Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrea Pirlo, Eden Hazard, Zlatan Ibrahimovic |
| Food(s) | Sambar, Rasam, Potato curry, Pappadum with rice, Pani Puri |
| Singer(s) | Michael Jackson, Eminem, Lil Wayne |
| Music Band | Linkin Park |
| Actresses | Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Deepika Padukone |
| Song | “Tera Hone Laga Hoon” from the film ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’ |
| TV Show | Tom & Jerry |
| Car | Ferrari |
| Restaurant | Bombay West Bridgford, Nottingham, UK |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | • Hyundai i20 • Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG SUV |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | IPL 11 and 12– ₹7 crore (as in 2018 and 2019) [2]The Quint |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shreyas Iyer
- Is Shreyas Iyer a smoker?: No
- It is not known whether Shreyas Iyer consumes alcohol.
- Shreyas Iyer was born into a Mangalorean family of middle-class background. One of the cherished photographs from his childhood captures a beautiful moment of him alongside his mother.
- Shreyas Iyer’s batting prowess was initially recognized by Pravin Amre, a former Indian cricketer and coach, at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana in Mumbai when Shreyas was just 12 years old. During his early years, Shreyas Iyer…
- The short film titled ‘A Father’s Dream – The Shreyas Iyer Documentary’ captures the beginning stages of his cricket journey.
- In the 2014-2015 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he marked his entry into List A cricket for Mumbai. Throughout the tournament, he accumulated a total of 273 runs at an impressive average of 54.60.
- In the same year, he marked his entry into first-class cricket during the 2014-2015 Ranji Trophy, amassing 809 runs with an impressive average of 50.56.
- Virender Sehwag is frequently referred to as the ‘Young Viru’ because of his aggressive approach to batting.
- Shreyas Iyer is a compassionate individual with a profound love for animals. Not only does he have pets at home, but he also goes above and beyond to care for the stray dogs residing around his residence.
- Superman is his preferred superhero.
- Similar to his parents, he possesses a cheerful demeanor and thoroughly enjoys engaging in playful mischief.
- During IPL 11 in 2018, he took over the captaincy of ‘Delhi Daredevils’ from Gautam Gambhir. This change occurred midway through the tournament as Gambhir decided to step down due to his underwhelming batting performance in the initial matches, which resulted in a series of defeats for the team. Notably, Delhi Daredevils includes Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir.
- Check out this fascinating video on the biography of Shreyas Iyer.
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