Shreyas Santosh Iyer is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-handed middle-order batsman for the Indian national team. He serves as the vice-captain of India in ODIs and represents Mumbai in domestic cricket. In the Indian Premier League, Iyer captains the Punjab Kings. He was also a key member of the Indian team that won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
At the age of twelve, Gill’s talent caught the eye of former India bowler Karsan Ghavri, who recommended him for the Under-19 All-India pace bowlers’ camp after watching him bat against fast bowlers in the nets. Impressed by his skill, Ghavri asked the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) to include him in the Punjab Under-14 team. Gill has been close friends with Abhishek Sharma since childhood, and the two used to open the innings together for Punjab in the Under-14 category.
His professional breakthrough came during the 2015 IPL auction, when the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) bought him for ₹2.6 crore, marking one of the highest bids for an uncapped player at the time. In that debut season, he scored 439 runs and was named the IPL Emerging Player of the Year.
In a record-setting moment, Iyer was bought by the Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history at that time. However, the record was surpassed later in the same auction when Rishabh Pant was bought by the Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore.
Who are Shreyas Iyer Parents?
Shreyas Iyer’s parents are Santosh Iyer and Rohini Iyer. He was born in Chembur, Bombay (now Mumbai). His father, Santosh Iyer, is a Tamilian, while his mother, Rohini Iyer, belongs to the Tuluva community. His family roots trace back to Thrissur, Kerala.
When Shreyas suffered injuries to his rib cage and spleen during the third ODI against Australia in October 2025, his family flew to Sydney to support him right away. Shresta, his sister, confirmed on Instagram that the cricket player was safe and on the mend.
Shreyas sustained a blunt abdominal injury that resulted in internal bleeding and a laceration to his spleen, but his condition was stabilized with immediate medical attention, according to the BCCI. Shreyas also thanked fans on social media for their prayers and encouragement, stating that he was “getting better every passing day.”
Shreyas Iyer Father – Santosh Iyer
Santosh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer’s father, is a Tamilian who hails from Thrissur, Kerala. Following Shreyas’s stellar first IPL season, a 13-minute documentary called “Shreyas Iyer — A Father’s Dream” was released. According to the documentary, Santosh had always wanted to see his son succeed as a cricket player.
Santosh Iyer was there for Shreyas through every phase of his development, starting when he first picked up a bat at the age of four. Santosh demonstrated remarkable foresight by seeking advice from a sports psychologist to help his son regain focus during Shreyas’s U16 career slump, when he was having trouble with form and concentration.
Shreyas Iyer Mother – Rohini Iyer
Rohini Iyer is the mother of Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer. She is of Tuluva origin and works as a homemaker.
Does Shreyas Iyer have a sister?
Shresta Iyer, sister of Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer, is a professional dancer, performer, and social media influencer. She studied at Convent Girls High School and later at Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai. She developed her career in dance after becoming passionate about it at a young age and was asked to choreograph a song for the movie Sarkari Baccha. She made her on-screen debut with the item number Agreement Karle thanks to her talent.
FAQs
Q. What is Shreyas Iyer’s mother tongue?
A. Shreyas Iyer’s mother tongue is Tamil.
Q. Why was Shreyas Iyer admitted to the ICU in Sydney?
A. Shreyas Iyer suffered internal bleeding from a rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia after landing awkwardly while taking a catch.
Q. Why did Shreyas Iyer leave KKR?
A. Shreyas Iyer left KKR for Punjab Kings because he felt a lack of communication and recognition in the team. He also wanted to test his value in the IPL mega auction.
Q. Who bought Shreyas Iyer in the IPL 2025 mega auction?
A. Punjab Kings bought Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
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