Nowhere to India Cricket Team Captain: Wildest Rise – M9.news

A few months ago Shreyas Iyer was out of the Indian team picture. No central contract, no place in Tests or T20Is and even released by Kolkata Knight Riders — the same team he led to an IPL title in 2024. Many thought his time was up.
Punjab Kings were never consistent. But this season under Iyer’s captaincy they became serious contenders.
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He took them to back to back IPL finals — a huge achievement for a team that can’t even reach playoffs most of the times.
Fans and players started calling him “Sarpanch Sahab” — a sign of the respect he earned not just with the bat but as a leader.
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The defining moment came in the Eliminator against Mumbai Indians. Chasing 204, PBKS was struggling and Bumrah was on fire.
Iyer walked in, stayed calm and launched a brutal counter attack. He scored 87 not out off 41 balls and took apart one of the world’s best bowlers with sixes and smart placements.
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It wasn’t just a match winning knock. It was a reminder: big matches need big players — and Iyer was ready to take that stage again.
Before the IPL final a top BCCI official made a big statement:
“We can’t keep Shreyas out of T20Is or Tests anymore. And yes, he’s now in the white ball captaincy race.”
That’s huge. From being dropped to now being considered for leading India in ODIs and T20Is — it’s a full circle.
Iyer’s impact wasn’t just with the bat. His attitude on the field, the way he backed youngsters and the way he owned his mistakes — all stood out.
His serious glare at Shashank Singh after a costly run out in the final showed he’s not afraid to ask more from his team.
He led with calmness and authority — something teams look for in a modern day captain.
This IPL may not have ended with a trophy for Shreyas Iyer but it gave him something bigger — a serious chance to lead Team India again.




He’s not just making a comeback. He’s making a statement. And with Rohit Sharma stepping back and Shubman Gill still learning the ropes, Shreyas Iyer just might be the leader Indian cricket needs next.He’s in.

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