Cricket is more than a sport in India. It is a complete emotion that unites millions of people together. Among several talented cricketers, one name that stands out is of Shreyas Iyer. In the past few years, he has shown his amazing game in both domestic and international cricket. But, his recent absence from India’s Asia Cup T20 squad has sparked a debate among fans.
Shreyas Iyer’s father raises questions on his absence
Recently, in a conversation with The Times Of India, Shreyas Iyer’s father, Santosh Iyer raised questions on why Shreyas was not selected for Asia Cup, despite playing so much. He pointed out that Shreya Iyer has performed exceedingly well as a captain in IPL format and still he is not considered for the team. Santosh Iyer expressed his disappointment and raised a question on what else Shreyas needs to do. In his words:
“I don’t know what else Shreyas has to do to make it to the Indian T20 team. He has been performing so well in the IPL year after year, from Delhi Capitals to Kolkata Knight Riders to Punjab Kings, and that too as a captain. He even captained KKR to the IPL title in 2024 and led PBKS to the final this year. I’m not saying make him the Indian captain, but at least select him in the team.”
While talking to the same reporters, Santosh Iyer shared Shreyas’ feelings and said that even though he is disappointed, he will never point fingers at someone. He will always accept it and call it his fate. He explained:
“While Shreyas would’ve been disappointed himself, he isn’t someone to point fingers. However, let me tell you that even if he’s left out of the Indian team, he doesn’t show dissent on his face. He’ll just say, ‘Mera naseeb hai! You can’t do anything now.’ He’s always cool and calm. He doesn’t blame anybody. Deep inside, he must be naturally disappointed.”
Indian squad for Asia Cup T20
BCCI recently announced the Indian team for Asia Cup T20. The squad was a mix of young talent and experienced players. The team includes names like Surya Kumar Yadav as captain, Shubman Gill as vice captain, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh.
Shreyas Iyer’s cricket journey
Shreyas Iyer was born on December 6, 2025, in Mumbai. He grew up playing cricket on the open grounds of the city. While playing for school, coaches noticed his fearless batting style. His breakthrough came in domestic cricket, when he played for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy and was one of the top run-getters.
Soon, he earned a place in the IPL with Delhi Daredevils (now known as Delhi Capitals) in 2015. With his amazing talent, he shifted towards the Indian national team. Over the years, he has built an impressive image as a reliable batsman. In the past few years, he has received a lot of love from viewers for his amazing play in the IPL as a captain of Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.
What are your thoughts on Santosh Iyer’s disappointment regarding Shreyas Iyer not being able to make it to the squad for Asia Cup? Let us know.
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