Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a striking leader in the Indian cricket, who leads Punjab Kings to their first IPL final in 11 years in 2025 and Sobo Mumbai Falcons flows to the semi -final of the T20 Mumbai League. Iyer has spoken about the positive impact of Captain on him.
His skills and calmness under pressure have started with discussions about his potential as the next captain of India and even a test call for the English series.
Embrace leadership challenges
At the age of 30, the CaptainCy experience of Iyer almost includes a decade, starting at the age of 22 -. Looking back on his journey, Iyer said, “Captainincy brings a lot of maturity and responsibility.”
Iyer's approach to leadership is rooted in presence and focused.
“I just try to get into my zone and I try to do things that are in front of me. I try to stay focused as much as possible, just to stay in the present, embrace the situation, embrace the crowd,” he explained.
Leading Punjab Koningen to IPL Glory
The captain of Iyer for Punjab Kings in the IPL season 2025 was a decisive moment, which marked their first last performance since 2014. His leadership played an important role in navigating Punjab kings through high-stakes competitions.
In addition to CaptainCy, Iyer scored more than 600 points in the IPL, which proved his dual role as a reliable Batsman and Leader.
Shreyas Iyer's Role for Sobo Mumbai Falcons
Immediately after the IPL final on 3 June 2025, in Ahmedabad, Iyer returned to Mumbai to lead Sobo Mumbai Falcons in the T20 Mumbai League. Under Iyer's Captainincy, the Falcons won four of the five games and reached a semi -final.
Iyer emphasized the requirements of leadership and stated: “You are always expected to perform and contribute to the team in the best possible way, because when there is an obstacle or a kind of setback that you are confronted with as a team, they always come to the captain.”
White-ball Captainincy Discussions
His consistent leadership in the IPL and Mumbai League has positioned him as a strong candidate for the Captainincy of the White Ball. The Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir at the press conference prior to the tour of India by England gave his opinion about the late recording of Iyer in the team. “Look, everyone can be called. Everyone can be called if they are in good shape,” Gambhir said recently.
“We could only choose 18, and the chairman-selector has already answered that question. For me I think it's always about being open to people who are in good shape and who can come and deliver,” he added.
