GOAT Debate Gets New Twist as Shreyas Iyer Makes His Pick

T20 cricket has seen many players who have dominated at the global and league stage. But only a few of them have managed to get the status of GOAT in the game. Shreyas Iyer was recently asked who he thinks is the GOAT of this format and his answer is winning hearts.

Shreyas Iyer has been in the headlines for his brilliant performances in the IPL 2026. Whether it is with the bat or captaincy, Sarpanch Saab had dominated the tournament pretty well. But amidst all this, it is necessary to know who he thinks is the GOAT of the game in this format.

Recently he was asked about his choice, as the GOAT of the game in the T20 format. And he didn't even think twice before naming the King, Virat Kohli for the same. His answer is now winning hearts, noting the fact that Virat has played some of the finest knocks one could ever witness in the T20 history.

Whether it is the record of being the most successful player in the T20 World Cup history or having the record most runs in an IPL season, Kohli has been there. Despite his retirement from the T20Is coming back in 2024, he still stands tall in the Orange Cap race in IPL 2026.

Our Take

The choice made by Shreyas Iyer while choosing the GOAT of the T20 format has earned heavy praises. Virat Kohli has not just played the T20 format, he has dominated it pretty well with his versatility, and the ability to play according to the match situation. Whether it is the chase against South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final, or the one against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022.