Team India batsman and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer has bought a luxurious Mercedes-AMG G 63 4matic SUV. Photos of Iyer buying an SUV have been shared by a Mumbai-based car seller. The cost of this Mercedes is Rs 2.45 crore.
What is the speciality of this car?
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 4MATIC is the top edition of the G-wagon series powered by the AMG 4.0-litre V8 Biturbo engine. Its output is 430 kW (585 HP) and a peak torque of 850 Nm. This SUV catches 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.5 seconds, talking about its speed.
Sharing the pictures on social media, Landmark Cars Mumbai wrote, ‘Congratulations to Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer for buying a new Mercedes-Benz G63. We welcome you to the Star family and hope you enjoy playing this star as much as we want to watch your cover drive.
KKR’s disappointing performance
KKR’s performance in IPL 2022 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer was not unique, and it could not reach the playoffs. In the mega auction, KKR bought Shreyas Iyer for Rs 12.25 crore. Shreyas Iyer scored 401 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 at an average of 30.84, including three half-centuries. Shreyas Iyer was part of the Delhi Capitals in the last season.
The 27-year-old has featured in 101 IPL matches so far and has scored 2776 runs at an average of 31.55 and a strike rate of 125.38. Iyer has hit 19 fifties in his IPL career so far. Shreyas Iyer has participated in 4 Tests, 26 ODIs and 36 T20 Internationals for Team India. He will be seen playing in the T20 series against South Africa.