‘BCCI should realise their mistake’, fans create social media buzz as Shreyas Iyer smashes a stunning Ranji Trophy hundred
New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders released Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming season. On October 31, KKR released its retention list, in which Shreyas Iyer’s name was not there. However, Shreyas took over the captaincy of KKR last year and also won the title for the team. But the franchise gave him a big shock for the upcoming season. But Iyer has performed brilliantly with his bat after being released. He has played a century in the Ranji Trophy.
Shreyas Iyer hits a brilliant century:
The match is being played between Mumbai and Odisha in the Ranji Trophy from November 6. Shreyas Iyer scored a century on the very first day from Mumbai, who is batting first. He is unbeaten after playing a brilliant innings of 113 runs in 115 balls till the time of writing the news. During this, he has scored 2 sixes in addition to 15 fours. Iyer is in excellent rhythm during his batting. He is leading the charge for Mumbai.
Prior to that hundred, Iyer had not hit a First-Class hundred since the Kanpur Test against New Zealand in 2021. Now, with consecutive tons in the Ranji Trophy, the dynamic batters is sending a strong message to the selectors.
– Hundred vs Maharashtra.
– Hundred vs Odisha.BACK TO BACK HUNDREDS FOR SHREYAS IYER IN RANJI TROPHY
Iyer is making huge statement in Domestic Cricket for his return into International cricket. pic.twitter.com/kaXThtcHgs
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 6, 2024
Tweets have poured in, with fans demanding a spot for Iyer, saying he could be the key to plugging the gaps in India’s batting lineup.
Here’s a look at a few reactions:
Back to back Centuries for Shreyas Iyer , he’s again making a strong case for Middle order, after all those collapses Shreyas Iyer is a must for Indian test team.
It’s the high time BCCI should realise their mistake. pic.twitter.com/qRqjIaOIcc
— PIXEL`96 (@SaviourShrey96) November 6, 2024
BACK TO BACK CENTURIES FOR SHREYAS IYER!
Reaching his hundred in just 101 balls. Well Played, Shreyas Iyer, and it is his 15th First Class century, Shreyas Iyer continuing his Incredible form in domestic cricket. #shreyasiyer #RanjiTrophy #BCCI #Cricket #bgt2025 pic.twitter.com/mGEV0O1HIy
— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) November 6, 2024
Back to back century for Shreyas Iyer in Ranji !!
Strong contender for next series !! #shreyasiyer pic.twitter.com/nhVLgxiSbc
— अनुज यादव (@Hello_anuj) November 6, 2024
The Celebrations of Shreyas Iyer after scoring a brilliant Hundred in Ranji Trophy today.
– THE REDEMPTION OF SHREYAS IYER…!!!! #ShreyasIyer #RanjiTrophy2024 #RanjiTrophy #AUSvsIND #RCB #AUSvIND #ViratKohli #IPL2015#HappyBirthdayKingKohli #shreyasiyer pic.twitter.com/UlfrEeocNi
— Monish (@Monish09cric) November 6, 2024
Shreyas Iyer proving once again why he deserves a spot on the national team! Two consecutive centuries – selectors, take note! #ShreyasIyer #ComebackAlert pic.twitter.com/lmd41goD6Z
— Yogesh Aswani (@yogeshaswani88) November 6, 2024