Fans Slam BCCI for Overlooking Shreyas Iyer's Brilliance as he Scores Spectacular Ranji Trophy Century

New Delhi: In a surprising move, Kolkata Knight Riders have decided to release Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming season. The team's retention list, released on October 31, did not include Iyer's name, despite him captaining the team last year and leading them to victory. This decision has come as a shock to many, considering Iyer's stellar performance for the team. However, Iyer has not let this disappointment affect his game. He recently played a brilliant innings, scoring a century in the Ranji Trophy. This performance only proves that Iyer is a talented player who will surely be sought after by other teams in the upcoming season.

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