The Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision not to retain their 2024 IPL-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, has made him a top target for the 2025 IPL mega auction. As Iyer heads into the IPL mega auction, his talent and leadership experience are expected to ignite a competitive bidding war among franchises. According to the Times of India (TOI) report, several leading teams are already interested in securing Iyer, seeing him as a valuable addition to strengthen their squad strength and captaincy position as well. Also Read: The Former India Fielding Coach Reveals Rohit Sharma’s Comeback Plan For BGT 2024-25 Johns' tweet: 🚨 HUGE INTERSET FOR SHREYAS IYER IN MEGA AUCTION 🚨Shreyas Iyer is already attracting a lot of interest from leading franchises for the leadership role. [Sahil Malhotra from TOI. Com] pic.twitter.com/cdJItPM5Jo — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 5, 2024 Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey began in 2015 when he joined the Delhi Capitals. In his debut season, he made an immediate impact, playing in all 14 league matches and amassing 439 runs, including four half-centuries. In 2019, Iyer was appointed as the franchise's permanent captain. Under his leadership, the team finished third in the points table, securing a playoff spot for the first time since 2012. In 2020, Iyer guided Delhi Capitals to their first-ever IPL final, marking a significant milestone for the franchise. He continued with Delhi until 2021, after which he transitioned to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022. In his first season with KKR, Iyer played 14 games, scoring 401 runs with three half-centuries. Unfortunately, he was sidelined for the entire 2023 season due to a back injury, making his return to the field in 2024 and winning the trophy for KKR after more than a decade-long wait. Iyer’s recurring back injury has frequently interrupted his availability for crucial international tournaments, which has made it challenging for him to secure a consistent spot in the national Test team. While he continues to play in domestic cricket and remains focused on a national team comeback, all eyes are on the upcoming mega auction in IPL 2025, where franchises may go all out to acquire his skills and leadership.