Shreyas Iyer is a regular member of India’s ODI set-up.
A regular member of India’s ODI set-up, Shreyas Iyer seems primed to make a comeback to both the T20I and Test teams, TOI reported on Thursday (August 7).
According to the report, the Mumbai batter is likely to be named in India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025 (September 9-28) as well as the two-match home Test series against West Indies (October 2-14).
“We need Iyer’s class and experience in the middle order in all formats. It’s something which we missed in England during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The selectors are aware that Iyer is an excellent player of spin bowling, which will be crucial in a home season that involves four Tests - two each against West Indies and South Africa,” sources told TOI.
Iyer’s last Test appearance was in February 2024 against England. He has scored 811 runs in the longest format from 24 innings at an average of 36.86, including one hundred and five half-centuries.
Although the right-hander failed to register a 50-plus score in his last seven Tests, his form in domestic cricket has been excellent. Representing Mumbai in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, he scored 480 runs in seven innings at an impressive average of 68.57.
In the T20I format, Iyer hasn’t been in the scheme of things since the beginning of 2024. However, he has strengthened his selection claims through consistent performances in the IPL over the past two editions.
The 30-year-old played a key role both as a batter and captain, leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the title win in 2024, and guiding Punjab Kings (PBKS) to the final of the IPL 2025 season.