Talking about Shreyas Iyer's form, ex-India cricketer Manoj Tiwary made a bold statement.
PBKS vs SRH, IPL match today: Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced each other in 24 IPL matches so far.
Shresta, Shreyas Iyer's sister, reacted to the "hatred" being directed at her and clarified she had not attacked anyone.
This was Punjab Kings’ second offence of the season.
Punjab Kings defeated GT by three wickets to start their IPL 2026 campaign on a winning note.
The former Australian captain said Punjab Kings' success in the last edition doesn't mean anything going into a new season.
Iyer described the tremendous work needed to repair his body before returning to the competitive arena for the 19th Indian Premier League (IPL) during a pre-season news conference.
With a fearless captain and united squad, the Punjab Kings are fully set to bring an exciting brand of cricket to the field this IPL season.
This was the same auction in which the Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) had signed Yuvraj Singh for Rs 16 crore – the most expensive acquisition at that time.
KKR dismantled the core which led to the title triumph by parting with two main contributors from that winning side - Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt.
Seasoned batter Shreyas Iyer too has been drafted in for the first three T20Is against the Kiwis after Tilak Varma was ruled out because of a side strain.
The 31-year-old claimed that the injuries made him pause and think, allowing him to recuperate and recharge his mind.
Virat Kohli's composed and measured innings of 93 was very significant as India made a successful run chase of a tough target of 301, securing a 4-wicket win, hence, taking a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.
Shreyas Iyer, who was seen in action for the first time since suffering a serious injury while playing an ODI in Australia, hit 82 off 53 deliveries, which included three sixes and ten fours.
Shreyas Iyer is also coming back after a long injury layoff having suffered a spleen laceration with internal bleeding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney in October last year.
As a step in his comeback routine, Shreyas Iyer was engaged in a controlled practice game on January 2 at the Centre for Excellence in Bengaluru.
Shreyas Iyer can bat but not regained full match fitness. As per a TOI report, Iyer lost around 6 kgs as well due to injury.
Shreyas Iyer's return to action for Mumbai in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy and the three-match home ODI series against New Zealand, which starts on January 11 in Vadodara, is now a touch-and-go possibility.
Whether this secures his long-term spot or not, Ruturaj Gaikwad has ensured he cannot be ignored.
Gill's return date is unknown, but it is anticipated that the batter will be back for the T20I series against the Proteas, which starts on December 9. The team for the five-match series has not yet been announced by the BCCI.
Shreyas Iyer has been under medical care since returning home, and it is estimated that it will take him more than a month to get to full match fitness.
Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from the hospital in Sydney on Saturday (November 1).
Shreyas Iyer left a message for well-wishers on his Instagram account.
The latest injury setback for Shreyas Iyer puts his participation in South Africa ODIs, starting from November 30 at home in doubt.
The nature of the injury of Iyer and the first reactions to it made the entire cricket world nervous. However, now all things are calm as Iyer is recovering well.