Shreyas Iyer spotted Bowling

Shreyas Iyer was seen using a bowling action inspired by one of his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammates during a Buchi Babu tournament match. Since Gautam Gambhir took over as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, there appears to be a shift in strategy. Unlike the previous approach under Rahul Dravid, which focused on specialist roles—illustrated by Shivam Dube’s utilisation in the T20 World Cup 2024—Gambhir seems to be encouraging even specialist batters to contribute with the ball.

Recently, Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh bowled during the Sri Lanka T20Is, and now Shreyas Iyer has joined them, bowling on Day 1 of the Buchi Babu tournament match between TNCA XI and Mumbai. The former KKR captain, who led the team to an IPL title in 2024, showcased a bowling action reminiscent of a KKR teammate while playing for Sarfaraz Khan-led Mumbai, alongside Suryakumar Yadav, at the Sri Ramakrishna College Cricket Ground.

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 approaching, there are rumours that KKR might consider trading Shreyas Iyer if the Mumbai Indians (MI) agree to release Suryakumar Yadav in a potential deal. However, no official statements have been made by either franchise, and these reports remain speculative.

A major reshuffle is anticipated this year, with a mega-auction likely to take place before IPL 2025, possibly in December. Given Suryakumar Yadav’s recent appointment as India’s T20I captain, he might aspire to lead an IPL team, making such trade scenarios more feasible.