Shreyas Iyer’s sensational coup against KKR not enough; may never become India captain

Shreyas Iyer, despite his sharp tactical mind and excellent man-management abilities, may still remain among those talented leaders who never got to captain the national side.

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Last year at Eden Gardens, Shreyas Iyer looked hapless as Punjab Kings mounted the highest run-chase in IPL history, hunting down Kolkata Knight Riders’ 261 for six with ridiculous ease.

Riding on Jonny Bairstow’s blazing unbeaten 108 , the Kings surged home by eight wickets, a monumental accomplishment that would have broken KKR hearts and spirits. It is to Iyer’s great credit that he managed to rally his troops around and take them to a third IPL title, a decade after their second triumph in 2014 under Gautam Gambhir.

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Punjab Kings Break the Bank for Shreyas Iyer, Eye Leadership and Firepower”

Iyer’s decision to part ways with KKR in the closed season meant he would have the opportunity to marshall another bunch of players at a different franchise. Once Punjab brought Ricky Ponting on board as the head coach, it was clear they would leave no stone unturned to secure the services of Iyer the bruising batter, but also Iyer the captain and leader, even if it meant they would have to shell out ₹26.75 crore (next only to the ₹27 crore Lucknow Super Giants dished out for Rishabh Pant in IPL annals).

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