India's Shreyas Iyer makes statement with back-to-back hundreds in Ranji Trophy before IPL mega auctions
India's Shreyas Iyer makes statement with back-to-back hundreds in Ranji Trophy before IPL mega auctions
India’s Shreyas Iyer has made a statement with back-to-back hundreds in the ongoing Ranji Trophy as he prepares to put behind the recent disappointment. Iyer, despite leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season, was not retained and was also dropped from the Indian side for the Australia tour. However, with an unbeaten hundred on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy contest against Odisha, he has again attracted the attention of selectors.
Iyer scores hundred
Playing for Mumbai, Iyer came out to bat when Angkrish Raghuvanshi (92) and skipper Ajinkya Rahane (0) were dismissed on consecutive balls by Biplab Samantray in the 41st over. With the score at154/3, Iyer and Siddhesh Lad made sure there was no more batting collapse, ensuring Mumbai are in a strong position at Stumps on Day 1. Lad is unbeaten on 116, while Iyer scored 152 with a strike rate of above 90 to help Mumbai end the day on 385/3 in 90 overs.
Both Iyer and Lad have stitched an unbeaten stand of 231 runs as they look to stretch Mumbai’s dominance on Day 2.
Iyer makes statement
)
Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, stopped them from producing nuclear weapon - Here's what military official said
)
‘Any country that defends Israel…’: Iran’s stern warning to nations after reports of US helping Tel Aviv intercept missiles
)
'Will bring vile Zionist regime to its knees': In address after attack, Iran's supreme leader Khamenei warns Israel will be 'helpless'
)
Moment when Iran launched ballistic missiles on Israel as retaliatory action | Video
)
300-year-old shipwreck with $20 billion worth of treasure has four parties squabbling
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Missiles seen in sky, explosions heard, buildings damaged: What unfolded in Tel Aviv moments after Iran launched retaliatory airstrikes
)
Spycraft, infiltration, weapon smuggling: Everything that helped Israel in Operation Rising Lion
)
'He sat in the same...': 27 years ago, a Thai singer survived plane crash. His seat number? 11A
)
Biggest show-off buy in IPL? Indian all-rounder won titles with CSK and MI without playing a single game with them
)
Morning news brief: Israel completes attack on nuclear site in Isfahan, Iran says dialogue with US 'meaningless' and more
)
US warns Iran of ‘dire consequences’ if American troops targeted; Tehran confirms casualties | Who said what at UNSC special meeting
)
Israel-Iran war: Fire, heavy smoke erupt from Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport after Israeli strike | VIDEO
)
Ahmedabad plane crash: Rajasthan doctor who quit job to start afresh in London, killed along with family
)
‘Years of planning, 200 aircraft, 300 munitions’: Israel smuggled drones, weapons into Iran before launching strikes | Inside Operation Rising Lion
)
'Bad unintended infographics': Israel 'apologises' for map showing Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan, and it's not the first time
)
Karishma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's cryptic post resurfaces days before his death: Your time...'
)
Explosions near Khamenei’s residence: Israel strikes Tehran’s 'most guarded' Pasteur neighbourhood - Report
)
‘All of Israel is under fire’: Iran launches missile barrage after Israeli airstrikes in Tehran
)
‘Iran has never been weaker’: Netanyahu urges Iranians to rise against 'evil, oppressive regime', warns ‘more strikes on the way’
)
'Life will definitely become BITTER for them': Supreme leader Khamenei as Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel
)
Sunjay Kapur death: Can a bee sting lead to a heart attack? Doctors weigh in
)
Israel-Iran conflict: Israel says Iran ‘crossed red lines by daring to fire missiles at civilians’
)
'Not have happened without US permission': Iran AGAIN accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks, says talks with US 'meaningless'
)
Iran launches 'Operation True Promise 3' in retaliation to Israeli strikes, vows further action
)
'ENTER PROTECTED SPACES': Millions of Israelis run for shelter as Iran continues to launch barrage of missiles
)
Out of Earth defence: Israel intercepts Iranian ballistic missile in space - What is exoatmospheric interception? WATCH
)
Israel's Operation Rising Lion struck Iran's nuclear facilities, but is Tehran's nuclear effort still intact?
)
‘Fake, baseless’: Israel denies Iran’s claim of downing two F-35 jets, capturing woman pilot
)
Israel-Iran war: Two dead in Iranian missile barrage in Israeli city, several wounded as Tehran continues to attack
While Iyer’s batting dominance was the feature of the day, he made a huge statement at the end of 2024, having experienced ups and downs. He was first dropped from the central contract of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) but then helped KKR win the IPL. He was called back into the Indian side for the Sri Lanka tour but was not part of the Test side.
Another shock came on October 31 when he was released by KKR on the retention deadline day, meaning he will enter the auctions. The mega auctions will take place on November 24 and 25 in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, with Iyer having set a base price of INR 20 million.