Shreyas Iyer Age, Wiki and Bio

Shreyas Iyer

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/12/1994
Age29 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameShreyas Santosh Iyer
Nickname(s)Shre, Young Viru

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm (5’ 10”)
Weight65 kg (143 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDon Bosco High School, Mumbai
College/UniversityR.A. Podar College, Mumbai

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesSwimming, Watching and playing Football, Tennis, Golf

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherSantosh Iyer (Businessman)
MotherRohini Iyer
Siblings
BrotherNone
Sister1
SpouseN/A

Career

International Debut
TestOn 25-29 November 2021 against New Zealand at Kanpur
ODIOn 10 December 2017 against Sri Lanka at Dharamshala
T20On 1 November 2017 against New Zealand at Delhi
Jersey Number
Domestic/State TeamDelhi Daredevils or Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians
Coach/MentorPravin Amre
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleLegbreak googly
Favourite ShotCover 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.
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 PointHis performance in the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy after which Delhi Daredevils bought him at the 2015 IPL auction for a whooping ₹2.6 crore.

Favourites

CricketerAB De Villiers
Tennis PlayerRoger 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 BandLinkin Park
ActressesJessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Deepika Padukone
Song"Tera Hone Laga Hoon" from the film 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani'
TV ShowTom & Jerry
CarFerrari
RestaurantBombay West Bridgford, Nottingham, UK

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • Hyundai i20
  • Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG SUV

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shreyas Iyer does not smoke.
It is not known if Shreyas Iyer drinks alcohol.
Shreyas Iyer was born into a middle-class Mangalorean family.
Former Indian cricketer and coach Pravin Amre first noticed Shreyas Iyer's batting talent at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana in Mumbai when Shreyas was 12 years old.
The short film 'Shreyas Iyer Documentary – A Father’s Dream' documents his early cricket journey.
He made his List A debut for Mumbai in the 2014-2015 Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 273 runs with an average of 54.60.
In the same year, he debuted in first-class cricket in the 2014-2015 Ranji Trophy, scoring 809 runs at an average of 50.56.
Due to his aggressive batting style, he is nicknamed 'Young Viru' after Virender Sehwag.
Shreyas Iyer is an avid animal lover who cares for both pets and stray dogs near his home.
His favorite superhero is Superman.
He has a jovial personality like his parents and enjoys playing pranks.
During IPL 2018, Shreyas Iyer took over as captain of 'Delhi Daredevils' from Gautam Gambhir midway through the tournament due to Gambhir's poor batting performance and consecutive losses for the team.