Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Shreyas Iyer in India Captaincy Race After Impressive IPL 2025 Season
After a successful IPL 2025 season, Shreyas Iyer is being considered to captain India's white-ball cricket team.
He led the Punjab Kings to the final, scoring well including a key Eliminator score.
With some senior players retired, and consistently performing well, Iyer is now a strong contender.
He hasn't played a Test match since 2024, but his IPL performance has improved his chances to play in all formats.
Shreyas Iyer is in contention for India's white-ball captaincy.
He led Punjab Kings to the IPL 2025 final.
Iyer scored an unbeaten 87 in the Eliminator match.
He captained Punjab Kings to the top of the points table.
Iyer last played a Test match in 2024.
- Who
- Shreyas Iyer
- What
- Is in contention for India’s white-ball captaincy
- When
- After IPL 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to his strong performance in IPL 2025 and potential openings in the team.
- IPL 2025 Result
- IPL Finalist (2025)
- Eliminator Match
- Eliminator Winner (2025)
- Eliminator Score
- Unbeaten 87 runs
- Recent Test Match
- Last Test match: 2024
Sources
After PBKS turnaround, Shreyas Iyer ‘officially’ in India white-ball captaincy race: Report
Shreyas Iyer's Current Exploits Likely To Solidify India's Three Captain Theory In The Future, PBKS Skipper Emerges As Tough Competitor For Shubman Gill