For Shreyas Iyer, June has been a month of heartbreak. Simply ten days after main Punjab Kings to the IPL 2025 remaining, solely to fall brief towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the India batter suffered yet one more remaining defeat — this time within the T20 Mumbai League. Iyer captained SoBo Mumbai Falcons within the native T20 competitors and regarded set to finish the month on a excessive. Nevertheless it wasn’t to be. His aspect was overwhelmed by Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals within the remaining held on the Wankhede Stadium, with Iyer himself failing to make a mark with the bat, echoing his subdued efficiency within the IPL remaining.Earlier than enduring two back-to-back remaining defeats this June, Shreyas Iyer had constructed an enviable file in title clashes. He was a part of the Mumbai staff that lifted the Ranji Trophy, performed a vital position in India’s Irani Cup triumph, and captained Kolkata Knight Riders to a memorable IPL 2024 title. He additionally led his state aspect to victory within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and was a member of India’s squad that clinched the Champions Trophy 2025 earlier this yr. Talking after the match, an emotional Iyer stated, “Do not need to pinpoint any specific incident. Total, the boys have been good with their efforts. We misplaced only one sport en path to the ultimate. Only a one-off sport the place you may’t single out anybody — it is principally backstabbing, and I do not get pleasure from that.”
Iyer acknowledged the harm of a second straight title loss however inspired his staff to take delight of their marketing campaign: “It is fairly widespread to really feel dejected after a remaining loss. It should harm them. However after they come again subsequent yr, they’re going to have that additional motivation and confidence. They need to be happy with their effort.”Quiz: Who’s that IPL participant? Including to the event, Indian cricket legend Rohit Sharma was in attendance and personally handed over the runners-up medal to Iyer.