M Iyyappan

M Iyyappan, born on the first day of 2001, burst into the world of cricket from a small town brimming with verdant fields and dreams as vast as the sky. His early cricketing years were spent honing his skills in local clubs and school grounds, those quintessential rural nests where many cricketing legends find their wings. Iyyappan’s unique prowess as an allrounder was evident even as a youngster, with a knack for adapting his batting styles to fit every situation and a versatility with the ball that meant he could swing into action whenever the team required a breakthrough or a saving grace.

His professional debut was inevitable and came in the national league at the age of 19, marking the start of a career defined by both individual brilliance and team success. His adaptable batting has seen him anchor innings with a patient craftiness or accelerate fiercely in the need of fast runs. On the bowling front, Iyyappan’s versatility stands as one of his greatest strengths, seamlessly shifting through a repertoire of deliveries that puzzle even the savviest batters.

The highlight reel of Iyyappan’s career is punctuated with major achievements, including being an integral part of national championship-winning sides. A particularly notable performance was during the finals of the Premier League, where his crucial, unbeaten 85 run-stand and a devastating spell with the ball turned a tethering match on its head. It was during these high-stakes moments that Iyyappan shone the brightest, with his fearless disposition and uncanny ability to thrive under pressure reaffirming his stature as a pivotal allrounder.

One of the defining rivalries of Iyyappan’s career has been with the formidable Northern Titans. These matches drew audiences not just for the competitive cricket on display, but for the thrilling duels between Iyyappan and the Titans' ace seamer, each encounter forging a new chapter in their fierce rivalry.

A moment forever etched in the annals of cricket lore was a miraculous catch that Iyyappan took during a high-octane series decider against arch-rivals, which turned the match and helped seal the series in favour of his team. This highlight reel-worthy performance exemplified his remarkable fielding prowess, contributing greatly to the team’s defensive strength.

Through his career, M Iyyappan has not merely played the game; he has sculpted it with an artistry that balances technical mastery and raw passion, leaving an indelible mark on cricket’s ever-evolving canvas.

Batting Stats

Bowling Stats