Why Shreyas Iyer is a must-have for India’s 2025 Champions Trophy squad

Updated On: 09 January, 2025 04:35 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar

As India gear up for the 2025 Champions Trophy, the selection of their white-ball squad has become a topic of considerable debate, particularly in the wake of their 50-over series loss to Sri Lanka in August 2024. One of the major discussions revolves around the inclusion of rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal, who could potentially slot into India’s top order alongside Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. (Photos: AFP)

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While Jaiswal’s impressive performances have made him a strong contender, the real question lies in whether he could replace Shreyas Iyer in the ODI squad</span></p>

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While Jaiswal’s impressive performances have made him a strong contender, the real question lies in whether he could replace Shreyas Iyer in the ODI squad

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite Jaiswal’s brilliant form, Iyer has been in sensational touch in domestic cricket, further strengthening his case for a spot in the Champions Trophy squad. The Mumbai batter has been unstoppable this season, particularly in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy</span></p>

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Despite Jaiswal’s brilliant form, Iyer has been in sensational touch in domestic cricket, further strengthening his case for a spot in the Champions Trophy squad. The Mumbai batter has been unstoppable this season, particularly in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Iyer’s remarkable 312 runs in just four matches, including a match-winning 137 off 133 balls against Puducherry, has been a highlight. His knock rescued Mumbai from a precarious position at 82 for five, guiding them to a massive 163-run win</span></p>

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Iyer’s remarkable 312 runs in just four matches, including a match-winning 137 off 133 balls against Puducherry, has been a highlight. His knock rescued Mumbai from a precarious position at 82 for five, guiding them to a massive 163-run win

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Iyer’s domestic numbers this season have been outstanding, with 452 runs in the Ranji Trophy at an average of 90.40 and a strike rate of 88.80</span></p>

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Iyer’s domestic numbers this season have been outstanding, with 452 runs in the Ranji Trophy at an average of 90.40 and a strike rate of 88.80

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Additionally, his explosive 114 off just 55 balls against Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy displayed his power-hitting prowess</span></p>

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Additionally, his explosive 114 off just 55 balls against Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy displayed his power-hitting prowess

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 345 runs at a strike rate of 188.52. His consistency in all formats makes him a strong contender for India’s middle-order slot</span></p>

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In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 345 runs at a strike rate of 188.52. His consistency in all formats makes him a strong contender for India’s middle-order slot

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With 4336 runs in 62 ODIs and a key role in India’s 2023 World Cup victory, Iyer’s international pedigree cannot be ignored</span></p>

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With 4336 runs in 62 ODIs and a key role in India’s 2023 World Cup victory, Iyer’s international pedigree cannot be ignored

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite being left off the BCCI’s annual contract list, his recent form makes him a vital candidate for India’s Champions Trophy squad</span></p>

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Despite being left off the BCCI’s annual contract list, his recent form makes him a vital candidate for India’s Champions Trophy squad

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