Shreyas Santosh Iyer, born on December 6, 1994, is an accomplished Indian cricketer known for his batting prowess as a right-handed batter. He has played for the Indian cricket team in all formats and has made a significant impact in domestic cricket as well as the Indian Premier League (IPL). Here’s a breakdown of his achievements:

Early Life and Education:

• Shreyas Iyer was born in Chembur, Mumbai, to Santosh Iyer and Rohini Iyer. His ancestral roots trace back to Thrissur, Kerala.
• He studied at Don Bosco High School, Matunga, and later pursued his education at Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.

Domestic Career:

• Iyer’s cricketing talent was recognized by coach Pravin Amre when he was just 18, at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana.
• His playing style drew comparisons to Virender Sehwag by his age-group teammates.
• He contributed to his college team’s victories during his time at Podar College in Mumbai.
• In his debut season in the Ranji Trophy (2014-15), he scored 809 runs, including two centuries and six fifties.
• In subsequent seasons, he continued to excel, becoming the top scorer of the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy and the second player to score over 1,300 runs in a single Ranji season.
• He also made impressive contributions in List A cricket and T20 matches for Mumbai.