Archive · 20 May 2025
Gavaskar Criticizes KKR for Shreyas Iyer's Snub
Cricket commentator Sunil Gavaskar is saying that Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Punjab Kings, is not getting enough praise.
Iyer is the first player in the IPL to lead three different teams to the playoffs.
Gavaskar believes Iyer's previous team, Kolkata Knight Riders, did not give him enough credit when they won the tournament.
The team is now praising each individual.
The team will play Delhi Capitals next.
Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings to IPL 2025 playoffs.
He is the first player to captain three different teams to playoffs.
Sunil Gavaskar believes Iyer didn't receive adequate credit for KKR's title.
Iyer praised his team's unity after a win over Rajasthan Royals.
Punjab Kings will face Delhi Capitals next on May 24.
- Who
- Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Gavaskar, and Kolkata Knight Riders
- What
- Sunil Gavaskar criticized KKR for undervaluing Shreyas Iyer's contributions.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- India
- Why
- Because Gavaskar felt Iyer deserved more credit for KKR's previous win and for leading the team to the playoffs.
Sunil Gavaskar
Kolkata Knight Riders
Credit for Victory
Sunil Gavaskar
Shreyas Iyer's leadership was crucial to KKR's win last season, and deserves more recognition.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Views on Shreyas Iyer's contribution to KKR's previous success, suggesting he was not given due credit.
- Player
- Shreyas Iyer
- Team
- Punjab Kings
- Achievement
- Captained three teams to playoffs
- Commentator
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Next Match
- vs Delhi Capitals
- Venue
- Jaipur
Sources
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