Better late than never for Shreyas
Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer recently scored his first T20 international century after a long hiatus from the national team. The article reviews his career trajectory, including his leadership roles in the IPL and his return to the international setup.
Why it matters
It tracks the career development of a high-profile athlete and the evolving landscape of Indian cricket team selection.
Better late than never for Shreyas center SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4ey1c7/article71561353.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IN%20vs%20WI%20T20%2074.JPG SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP LUCKNOW: 06/10/2026:Indian player Shreyas Iyer in action during 1st T20 match between India and West Indies at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on October 06, 2026. Photo: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap/ The Hindu It took the skipper his 64th try to reach three-figures for the first time in T20s; he will expect the next won’t be as long in coming Shreyas Iyer’s return to the international 20-over set-up has been a mixed bag. Jettisoned into the wilderness for more than two and a half years from December 2023 and therefore missing out on India’s back-to-back World Cup triumphs, the right-hander kept plugging away, first leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the title in 2024 and then taking Punjab Kings to the IPL final the following year.
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