In a dramatic turn of events, Shreyas Iyer, former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain, has responded in style after being left out of KKR’s tribute post celebrating their IPL 2024 title win. Iyer, now leading Punjab Kings (PBKS), took his new franchise to the top two in the IPL 2025 points table, securing a spot in Qualifier 1 with a dominant win over Mumbai Indians.
KKR Omits Shreyas Iyer From Anniversary Post
On May 26, 2025, KKR marked the one-year anniversary of their third IPL title by posting a celebratory graphic on social media featuring key members of the 2024 squad like Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy, and Harshit Rana—but not Shreyas Iyer, the captain who had led them to that championship.
Fans were quick to react, criticizing the franchise for omitting Iyer from the tribute despite his pivotal leadership. KKR later clarified that the post only included players still part of the squad, but the absence of Iyer—one of India’s top white-ball players—sparked widespread online debate.
Iyer Responds by Topping the Table with PBKS
Just hours after the controversy, Iyer delivered on the field, guiding Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, confirming their place in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025.
At the post-match presentation, Iyer expressed gratitude to head coach Ricky Ponting for his freedom-driven leadership style:
“Ricky gives me a lot of freedom and lets me be decisive on the field. Every individual stepped up at the right time. We’ve had a great mindset throughout the season.”
He added that the team environment, trust from management, and strong player relationships were key to their success.
“The dressing room has been top notch throughout,” Iyer emphasized.
Iyer’s Consistent Captaincy Legacy Continues
With this achievement, Shreyas Iyer has now led three different teams to the IPL playoffs—Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Punjab Kings. He continues to build a reputation as one of the most impactful and adaptable leaders in the IPL.
While KKR faces early elimination from the tournament, Iyer is now focused on securing his second IPL title as captain, proving that actions on the field speak louder than online omissions.
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