Shreyas Iyer is on the cusp of history and is only 34 runs away from becoming the fastest Indian to achieve a huge record. Iyer made his ODI debut in 2017. He has been a regular in the playing XI for past few years now.

Positioned at long-on, Iyer sprinted towards the ball, picked it up, and unleashed a direct throw to the stumps on the non-striker’s side.

Returning to the field after suffering a serious injury due to a fielding accident against Australia in 2025, Iyer today left no stone unturned in proving his guts, ability and stamina on the field.

Shreyas Iyer lauds Virat Kohli for his match-winning knock against New Zealand in the first ODI. Read more on CricTracker.

As Shreyas Iyer prepared for his much-awaited return to the national side, he narrowly avoided a dog bite at Vadodara Airport on Friday, January 9, 2026. If you want this not to happen to you, here are a few important points to remember before interacting with a stranger’s pet.

Shreyas Iyer had a close call at the airport as a fan’s dog almost bit him ahead of his ODI return against New Zealand. The incident, caught on camera, has gone viral on social media, including Iyer’s reaction.