Is Shreyas Iyer's retirement plan ready? In a surprising crossover between cricket and motorsport, the 30-year-old Indian cricketer was recently spotted at the Dubai Kartdrome, donning a professional HRX sponsored racing suit and helmet bearing the number 96. Standing confidently beside a professional Rotax-powered go-kart, Iyer appeared to represent the reputed motorsport team Mumbai Falcons, known for promoting young racing talent in Asia and the Middle East. The event, believed to be the high-profile Dubai O-Plate or a test session leading up to it, saw multiple top-tier karts and branding from ROTAX and MOJO. Representing Mumbai Falcons, Iyer looked every bit the part of a serious racer, sparking curiosity among fans. Known for his aggressive style and sharp reflexes on the cricket field, Iyer’s appearance on the track hints at a potential passion for motorsport behind the scenes. Notably, Iyer is leading the Mumbai Falcons franchise in the T20 Mumbai League but managed to end as the runners up. The event appears to be part of a competitive karting meet, possibly the Dubai O-Plate, which draws racers from across the globe. While there is no official confirmation of Iyer participating in motorsport professionally, the visuals have already gone viral, with fans loving this unexpected twist in his sporting journey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shresta Iyer (@shresta002) #shreyasiyer at dubai autodrome #explore #Cricket #dubai pic.twitter.com/jALjRhmxKJ — chill gurl (@deluluonly9) June 29, 2025 Read also: Keshav Maharaj Spins His Way into History with 200 Test Wickets Shreyas Iyer sidelined from Tests After a great run in the 2025 Indian Premier League, collecting more than 600 runs, he was ignored by the India team when they selected the 18-man squad for the England series. Earlier he had outshone in the 2024 Champions Trophy, mugging up 243 runs, the second highest in the tournament, after Rachin Ravindra from England. Despite consistently performing in different tournaments, he was denied a consistent position in the team, something that was visible in the home white ball series against England before touring for the Champions Trophy. Nevertheless, Shreyas did not look to mourn for the ignorance and had a trip to Kyrgyzstan right after ending the T20 Mumbai League. India has their next Test assignment at home, at West Indies and Iyer will look forward to making a comeback in the squad.