Such has been the problem of plenty for selectors in the T20 format that they are finding it difficult to even accommodate Yashasvi Jaiswal -- a proven performer in T20 cricket.
Prabhsimran and Shreyas's catches halted Punjab's momentum.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Sunday's series decider against South Africa?
With an impressive blend of composure and aggression, Iyer has been a standout performer in the 50-over format, particularly against the Blackcaps.
'Commendable' performances in a losing cause should 'never' be celebrated, said India head coach Gautam Gambhir as he took a critical view of the team's recent ODI series defeat to Australia.
Abhishek Sharma blasted his way to a superb century as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down a record total to outclass Punjab Kings in a high-scoring IPL 2025 match.
Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin says the team is aiming for steady improvement as the IPL playoffs approach, highlighting the positive contributions of their young players and the bowlers' strong execution despite the Impact Player rule.
Shreyas Iyer said he didn't want to intrude Ishan Kishan's privacy as the left-hander walked back disappointed after missing a century against South Africa in the second ODI in Ranchi on Sunday.
'We have done everything in our power to help him take his game to the next level and become a star player.'
The 26 year old rued the dropped catches, which ultimately cost India the match and the series.
India's recent T20 World Cup victory signals a new era of dominance in the format, driven by strategic gameplay, exceptional talent, and the financial power of the BCCI, while other teams struggle to compete.
KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer slept with the IPL Trophy.
Vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra's exhilarating stroke-play was well complemented by Aaron George's composure as India set up an Under-19 Asia Cup summit date with arch-rivals Pakistan after crushing Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a rain-curtailed semi-final, in Dubai, on Friday.
Australia great Ricky Ponting revealed that Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal were his top priorities for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer called it 'Entertainment, Fascination and Captivation.' What did the others say?
Kuldeep, spin strategy in focus as India prepare for Indore decider
'Right from the 17th over, I had butterflies in the stomach! To be honest, I thought anything can happen in the last over'
Shreyas Iyer, aiming to make a comeback to India's Test squad, fell for a second successive duck in the ongoing tournament.
Pandya did admit that execution on part of MI bowlers was off the mark.
'It's important to take one match at a time, not think about five-match Test series (against England). The team is only for the first two games. The motto would be to perform in the first two games and then look forward to the rest of the games.'
Shreyas Iyer's inspiring leadership faces its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings host an equally upbeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League in Mullanpur on Thursday.
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum believes new captain Shreyas Iyer can be the next superstar in world cricket.
Interestingly, former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who led India to winning the T20 World Cup on June 29, was away at Wimbledon on Friday, missing the event.
Musheer Khan, who had missed majority of the last domestic season 2024-25 after a car accident, finds his place back in the 16-member squad.
With Mahendra Singh Dhoni being the same player and no one to "bell the cat", CSK are in unusual mess with a mis-firing top-order where the skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has had to give up his opening slot.
The fringe and aspiring bunch will look to own the elevated Duleep Trophy stage as the red-ball competition returns to its traditional zonal format and marks the start of India's domestic cricket season.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas Iyer, who has impressed in his first season as Kolkata Knight Riders captain.
A full-strength Punjab Kings will fancy their chances of securing their first top-two finish in 11 years, when they face Delhi Capitals on Saturday.
But 2025? It's different. A seismic shift. Ricky Ponting, the architect of victory, arrives, bringing structure and ruthless ambition.
Both Kishan and Iyer would be fired up to perform after not getting a run against Australia.
India batsman Shreyas Iyer will arrive at Emirates Old Trafford on July 15 ahead of the start of the 50 overs' tournament and remain with the 'Red Rose' for the duration of the month-long group stage.
Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to lay his hands on an IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Shreyas Iyer's resolve to make first-time winners out of the tenacious Punjab Kings.
N Jagadeesan hit an unbeaten half-century to lead India A' confident reply in Australia A's huge first innings total on Day 2 of the first unofficial Test.
A look at Indian players' records in ICC ODI tournament finals including the World Cup and Champions Trophy.
India captain Rohit Sharma has climbed to second place in the ICC men's ODI batting rankings, closing in on top-ranked Shubman Gill.
India survived a batting collapse to edge Bangladesh by three wickets in the low-scoring second Test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Sunday.
Nair will bat at No 5 at The Oval in what many see as his last chance at redemption.
Among other developments, middle order batter Shreyas Iyer will miss the next three Tests due to injury.
Even as the focus remains on the T20 World Cup which is less than a month away, Kohli and Rohit will hog the limelight in the three ODIs over the next seven days.
Shreyas Iyer smacked seven sixes and eight fours in his unbeaten 38-ball 88 to help the team post 228
