After separation from KKR, Shreyas Iyer broke his silence for the first time, said – 'I am disappointed, it was decided without telling me…'

Shreyas Iyer: Shreyas Iyer is going to captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. Earlier, in IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders had won the title under the captaincy of Iyer. Despite this, KKR did not retain Shreyas. This decision of KKR was surprising even for the fans.

Now Shreyas Iyer has put forth his views for the first time on leaving KKR. Everyone is surprised by this decision of KKR. The big reason behind releasing Shreyas Iyer has now come to light.

Shreyas Iyer said on being retained by KKR

Talking to the media, Shreyas Iyer said, “I enjoyed winning this game while playing for KKR. The number of fans was very good and I enjoyed every moment I spent there.”

He (Shreyas Iyer) further said, “So obviously we had a conversation immediately after the IPL Championship. But no talks took place for a few months and not much effort was made regarding retention. I was shocked by what was happening. Therefore, due to lack of communication we came to a situation where we decided to part ways with mutual consent.”

Shreyas Iyer expressed his disappointment

When asked about not being retained, Shreyas Iyer said, “Yes, obviously disappointed, because when you don't have a set line of conversation. And if you come to know things a week before the date of retention. So obviously something is missing there. So I had to take a decision. What is written should happen. But apart from that I would just like to say that the time I spent there with Shahrukh sir, the family, all of them. That was fantastic and obviously, winning the championship was probably an integral part of my life.”

Shreyas will captain the Punjab team

During the mega auction, many teams had their eyes on Shreyas Iyer. Now Shreyas Iyer is in the Punjab Kings team. Shreyas Iyer was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 12.25 crore in the IPL 2022 auction and this time he wanted a higher salary than this. Now Punjab team has bought him and he will captain them.