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'Frustration Toh…,' Shreyas Iyer Takes A Sly Dig At KKR Ahead Of IPL 2025

Sakshi Sharma

Shreyas Iyer (Source:@SinghVikramB_,x.com)Shreyas Iyer (Source:@SinghVikramB_,x.com)

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India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has reflected on his journey over the past year, and he even highlighted how his contributions often go unnoticed. Despite leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2024, Iyer was not retained by the franchise. However, Punjab Kings secured his services for a record INR 26.75 crore, and later on he was also appointed as the captain.

Shreyas Talks About IPL Captaincy With KKR

In a recent exclusive interview with, TOI, Shreyas Iyer admitted that he did not receive the recognition he expected after leading KKR to victory. It is important to mention that last year Iyer played 14 matches and made 351 runs at the strike-rate of 146.86 and average of  39.00. 

Frustration toh nahi tha because I was playing IPL. The major focus was to win the IPL and thankfully I won it. I personally felt I didn't get the recognition I wanted to winning the IPL but at the end of the long as you have self integrity and you keep doing the right things when no one is watching, that is more important and that is what I kept doing.

Now, as he takes charge of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer will be eager to prove his leadership once again and earn the recognition he feels he deserves.

Shreyas Iyer’s Breakthrough Champions Trophy 2025 

It is important to note that Shreyas Iyer silenced critics with his consistent performances in the Champions Trophy 2025. In five matches, he made 243 runs, including a crucial 79 against New Zealand in Group A fixture. 

In the final against the same opposition, Shreyas once again stepped up when India was in trouble following early dismissals of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. His composed batting in pressure situations played a crucial role in India's title-winning campaign.