Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad surprised many, especially after his remarkable run in the IPL this year. The Punjab Kings skipper not only scored over 500 runs with the bat but also guided his team to the IPL final for the first time since 2014. (AP Photo)
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However, the disappointment didn’t last long. According to multiple reports, the BCCI is seriously considering Iyer as the frontrunner to succeed Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain. (AP Photo)
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Earlier, Shubman Gill was widely seen as the natural choice for the role, but the selectors and management now appear to be leaning toward Iyer. (Photo: X)
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Although Iyer has yet to captain India at the international level, his leadership credentials are backed by a strong track record in domestic and franchise cricket. He is, in fact, the only skipper in IPL history to have taken three different teams—Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Punjab Kings—to the final. (Photo: IPL)
His overall IPL captaincy numbers are impressive: 87 matches as captain, 50 wins, 35 defeats, 2 no-results, with a win rate of 58.82%. (Photo: IPL)
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Iyer’s leadership journey is filled with milestones. He led KKR to the 2024 IPL title, ending their decade-long trophy drought, and just a year later, he guided Punjab Kings to a long-awaited final. His calm decision-making and tactical acumen have earned him recognition as one of the most successful leaders in the league. (Photo: IPL)
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Beyond the IPL, Iyer has proven himself in domestic cricket as well. In 2024, he captained Mumbai to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, winning 8 out of 9 matches with a staggering 88.8% win rate. (Photo: X)
