Did KKR Remove Shreyas Iyer From IPL 2024 Winning Squad Photo? Fans Smell Something Fishy!

Many accused KKR of ignoring the man who captained them to their second IPL title.

The debate over Shreyas Iyer’s relationship with his former team, Kolkata Knight Riders, has come up again. On May 26, KKR posted pictures to celebrate two years since their 2024 IPL victory. However, the player, who led the team to that title win, was missing from the main group photo with the trophy. He was also absent from posts highlighting key players from the final. This has upset many fans, who feel the franchise is not giving proper respect to their former captain. The latest post has made the past discussions about their cold relationship even louder.

Fans quickly pointed out Shreyas Iyer’s absence on social media. Many accused KKR of ignoring the man who captained them to their second IPL title. This is not the first time such complaints have surfaced. Since 2025, some have regularly called out the franchise for focusing only on selected players while leaving out their former captain’s important role in the success.

Like the dedication KKR admin puts to not include Shreyas Iyer in trophy celebrating posts everytime 😭 pic.twitter.com/dzCfGJN5p6

— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) May 26, 2026

The situation has once more sparked discussions about how franchises treat former captains and players after they leave. While some defend KKR and say it was just a team photo, others believe it shows a clear lack of gratitude. Shreyas Iyer now plays for another team, but his contribution to KKR’s glory remains fresh in fans’ minds.

Meanwhile, the IPL 2026 season is reaching its exciting final stage. Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to reach the final after a strong win in Qualifier 1. On May 26, RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by 92 runs. Skipper Rajat Patidar played a brilliant knock, scoring an unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls.

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On May 27, Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator match in New Chandigarh. The winning team will move to Qualifier 2 on May 29 against Gujarat Titans. The loser will be out of the tournament. The grand final is set for May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2.

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First Published: May 27, 2026 6:21 PM