Shridhar Iyer

Shridhar Iyer is a right handed batsman and legbreak bowler who plays for Mumbai Champs in the ICL. His role model is Anil Kumble. Swimming is his favorite non cricketing sport. His favorite non cricket sportsman is hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay. Alchemist is his favorite book. He has a height of 6 feet 4 inches and is the tallest Indian cricketer in the ICL. He spent about 8 years in wilderness and hence feels that the ICL has offered him an opportunity of a lifetime.

In the ICL 20s, Iyer has participated in 11 matches. The first one was against Chandigarh Lions on 9th December 2007. The most recent one was on 27th October 2008 against Dhaka Warriors.

He has played 5 matches in ICL 50s. His first match was against Delhi Giants on 29th January 2008. Further, on 6th February 2008, he played against Hyderabad Heroes.

Career Highlights

Iyer has bowled 35.2 overs in the ICL 20s during which 233 runs have been scored and 13 dismissals have taken place. His bowling average was 17.92, economy rate was 6.62 and bowling strike rate was 16.25. In the ICL 50s, he took the opportunity to bowl 47.4 overs in which 6 wickets were taken and 253 runs were scored. His bowling strike rate was 47.4, economy rate was 5.34 and bowling average was 42.17.