Shreyas Iyer's importance in middle-order outlined by ex-IND no 4 batter: ‘We don’t talk about him enough’
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shreyas Iyer's importance in middle-order outlined by ex-IND no 4 batter: ‘We don’t talk about him enough’

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer has once again become an undroppable part of the ODI setup after a consistent show in recent matches. The stylish batter made his return to the Indian team with England ODIs, and since then, he has managed to breach the 50-run mark on four occasions in six matches. Shreyas held one end when India lost their top order cheaply and stitched a 98-run stand with Axar Patel. Former India batter Ambati Rayudu, who used to bat at number 4, talked about the importance of having a solid player at that position who can stabilise things when the top order fails. ‘Shreyas Iyer handled short balls well’: Rayudu He managed to tackle the short balls confidently, which used to be an area of concern for him, as Rayudu also discussed this while sharing his assessment of his innings.

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Shreyas Iyer reveals his batting position for IPL 2025
4 days, 7 hours ago

Shreyas Iyer reveals his batting position for IPL 2025

India TV News  

Shreyas Iyer reveals his batting position for IPL 2025 Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer revealed that he will be batting at number three in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Newly-appointed Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer revealed his batting position for IPL 2025. The current IPL-winning captain revealed that he will bat batting at number three as he …

Shreyas Iyer on PBKS’ mindset ahead of IPL 2025: “Our goal is to win trophy”
4 days, 8 hours ago

Shreyas Iyer on PBKS’ mindset ahead of IPL 2025: “Our goal is to win trophy”

The Hindu  

With the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League around the corner, Punjab Kings addressed the media at the season-launch press conference on Tuesday. Head Coach Ricky Ponting, Captain Shreyas Iyer and CEO Satish Menon, delved deeper into the team’s plans and targets. READ: IPL 2025: Samson joins Rajasthan Royals practice session after recovering from finger injury Shreyas also expressed …

Shreyas Iyer reveals his preferred batting position ahead of IPL
4 days, 14 hours ago

Shreyas Iyer reveals his preferred batting position ahead of IPL

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: He fought perceptions about a so-called technical shortcoming, was "typecast", and had his contract torn up within months of being a World Cup hero but Shreyas Iyer was indefatigable through it all, trusting his sincerity and uncomplicated mind to steer him through. The 30-year-old has built himself into one of India's most consistent number four batters in recent …

'Don’t have to send any message to anyone': Shreyas Iyer pummels critics in 'very satisfying' Champions Trophy reminder
4 days, 18 hours ago

'Don’t have to send any message to anyone': Shreyas Iyer pummels critics in 'very satisfying' Champions Trophy reminder

Hindustan Times  

India batter Shreyas Iyer capped off a fabulous run in ODI cricket in the last two months. Although it started on a concerning note, with Iyer being handed uncertainty over his role in the set-up, the 30-year-old wrapped it up on a heroic note after he finished as India's leading run-getter in the victorious Champions Trophy campaign. Shreyas Iyer was …

Shreyas Iyer feels No.4 is where 'he belongs,' claims he was 'typecast'
5 days ago

Shreyas Iyer feels No.4 is where 'he belongs,' claims he was 'typecast'

India Today  

India's Shreyas Iyer has claimed that he belongs in the No.4 position in the ODI team and feels he can flourish at the spot. Shreyas was one of India's stars in India's recent Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai as he was the highest run-getter for the team in the tournament and scored 243 runs. Speaking to PTI in an exclusive …

'He didn't get a single Man of the Match': Indian star's unsung role in Champions Trophy gets Kaif's attention
1 week, 4 days ago

'He didn't get a single Man of the Match': Indian star's unsung role in Champions Trophy gets Kaif's attention

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer made a massive impact in India's incredible Champions Trophy triumph as he was the second-leading run-getter in the tournament. Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer were India's backbone with the bat during the Champions Trophy 2025 title triumph. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif was highly impressed with Iyer's comeback and scoring consistently well despite not playing Tests and T20Is …

'Sometimes my efforts go unnoticed': Shreyas Iyer reacts to Rohit Sharma's 'silent hero' tag on Champions Trophy show
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1 week, 4 days ago

'Sometimes my efforts go unnoticed': Shreyas Iyer reacts to Rohit Sharma's 'silent hero' tag on Champions Trophy show

Hindustan Times  

For the second consecutive time in an ICC tournament, Shreyas Iyer staked his claim as one of India's best No. 4 in any edition of the 50-over tournament, Iyer emerged as the team's leading run-getter in the recently-concluded Champions Trophy. Shreyas Iyer was India's highest run-getter in Champions Trophy After the end of the campaign, India captain Rohit Sharma labelled …

Shreyas Iyer's Raw Emotion: Talks About 'Recognition' After Champions Trophy
1 week, 4 days ago

Shreyas Iyer's Raw Emotion: Talks About 'Recognition' After Champions Trophy

ABP News  

Shreyas Iyer, a key figure in India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph, has opened up about his mixed emotions despite recent success. I asked myself all these questions, prepared a routine, and started focussing on my training and the skills I added side by side," Shreyas Iyer told Times of India. I think sometimes it gets unnoticed but extremely satisfied with …

Shreyas Iyer recalls 'tough phase' before Champions Trophy: Very few messaged me
1 week, 5 days ago

Shreyas Iyer recalls 'tough phase' before Champions Trophy: Very few messaged me

India Today  

India cricketer Shreyas Iyer said a 'tough phase' in his career after the 2023 World Cup taught him a lot about himself and the areas he needed to improve. Shreyas played a key role in India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph, scoring 243 runs and finishing as India's leading run-scorer in five matches. Speaking after the Champions Trophy final in Dubai, …

Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Unsung heroes’ Shreyas, Rahul play middle-order role to perfection
1 week, 5 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Unsung heroes’ Shreyas, Rahul play middle-order role to perfection

The Hindu  

India’s Champions Trophy victory has been a complete team effort in which everyone has stepped up at different points to make vital contributions. Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were two such players whose consistent performances made some nervy chases look much more straightforward than they were. RELATED | No unnecessary rumours: Jadeja shuts down retirement talks after Champions Trophy win “It …

'Silent hero' Shreyas Iyer was brilliant throughout: Rohit Sharma credits India batter
1 week, 6 days ago

'Silent hero' Shreyas Iyer was brilliant throughout: Rohit Sharma credits India batter

India Today  

Rohit Sharma praised Shreyas Iyer, calling him the ‘silent hero’ in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 victory. While Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill stole the spotlight, the 30-year-old Shreyas played a crucial role, finishing as India’s leading run-scorer. “Not to forget the silent hero Shreyas Iyer throughout the tournament was brilliant. ‘My work was less than it should be’ In …

India win third Champions Trophy title as Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer rise to the occasion against New Zealand
1 week, 6 days ago

India win third Champions Trophy title as Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer rise to the occasion against New Zealand

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma finally produced an innings of note after a series of starts, posting 76 with Shreyas Iyer rescuing India from a wobble with a fine 48 as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets after being set a competitive 252 to win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India captain Rohit Sharma got India off to an …

Shreyas Iyer drops catch: Anushka Sharma reacts, meme fest starts on social media during IND vs NZ final
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1 week, 6 days ago

Shreyas Iyer drops catch: Anushka Sharma reacts, meme fest starts on social media during IND vs NZ final

Live Mint  

Anushka Sharma’s reaction to Shreyas Iyer’s dropped catch during the India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy final has gone viral. She was caught on camera looking disappointed, and her reaction quickly spread across social media. In a crucial moment, Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Rachin Ravindra with his very first ball of the final. Advantage India New Zealand lost three crucial wickets …

IND vs NZ: Why Shreyas Iyer deserves credit for Virat Kohli’s success in Champions Trophy? Ravichandran Ashwin explains
2 weeks ago

IND vs NZ: Why Shreyas Iyer deserves credit for Virat Kohli’s success in Champions Trophy? Ravichandran Ashwin explains

Live Mint  

Shreyas Iyer might not have got a hundred or a Player of Match award but deserves a lot of credit for Virat Kohli's success in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, according to former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. While Virat Kohli is topping the run-getter's charts among the Indians with 217 runs from four games, Shreyas Iyer is marginally behind with 195 …

Shreyas Iyer ready to be India's X-factor in Champions Trophy final vs New Zealand
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Shreyas Iyer ready to be India's X-factor in Champions Trophy final vs New Zealand

India Today  

By Siddharth Viswanathan India versus New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. If you look at the sequence of runs that Shreyas Iyer has managed in his ODI career against New Zealand, that's also impressive. And if you look at his record versus New Zealand in ICC events, the Mumbai batter has scored 217 runs at …

Shreyas Iyer opens up ahead of Ind vs Aus Champions Trophy semi-final match: ‘Gate to glory is now visible’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shreyas Iyer opens up ahead of Ind vs Aus Champions Trophy semi-final match: ‘Gate to glory is now visible’

Live Mint  

Ind vs Aus 1st Semi Final: India and Australia—the two powerhouses of world cricket—will face off in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium today. Ahead of today's high-stakes Ind vs Aus match, India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer opened up about playing in the semi-finals. See you on the other side.” Shreyas Iyer in Champions …

Shreyas Iyer on Indian team comeback after whirlwind 1.5 years: It's you vs you
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Shreyas Iyer on Indian team comeback after whirlwind 1.5 years: It's you vs you

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer commented on the mantra that he followed to get back into the Indian team after a whirlwind one and a half years. SEMI-FINAL LINE-UP CONFIRMED Speaking to the broadcasters after India's win over New Zealand, Shreyas said that the last one and a half years taught him how to take responsibility for himself rather than depend on someone …

Shreyas Iyer should finally get the attention he deserves: Robin Uthappa
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Shreyas Iyer should finally get the attention he deserves: Robin Uthappa

India Today  

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa said that Shreyas Iyer needs to get his much-deserved attention after his brilliant innings of 79 vs New Zealandon Sunday, March 2 in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs New Zealand Updates “Not just the fact that he scored runs under pressure, but the way he did, the way he managed …

Champions Trophy: Shreyas Iyer continues fine run at number four; overtakes Virat, Lara
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy: Shreyas Iyer continues fine run at number four; overtakes Virat, Lara

The Hindu  

India batter Shreyas Iyer continued his fine run at number four in ODIs, overtaking the likes of Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar in the all-time list for most fifty-plus scores in 50-over format and continued his rapid rise in the format. During the match against New Zealand, India’s final league stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy, Iyer scored 79 …

Virat Kohli pulls Shreyas Iyer's leg, mocks his fielding blunder with mimicry during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli pulls Shreyas Iyer's leg, mocks his fielding blunder with mimicry during IND vs NZ Champions Trophy clash

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli was in a lively mood on the field during his 300th ODI match when India took on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy clash at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Earlier, with the bat, Shreyas Iyer stabilised India's sinking ship by raising a 98-run stand with Axar Patel and struck 79 from 98 deliveries, a perfect blend of …

CT 2025: Shryeas Iyer continues sublime form with spellbinding performance against NZ in ODIs
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CT 2025: Shryeas Iyer continues sublime form with spellbinding performance against NZ in ODIs

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : Shreyas Iyer continued his prolific form against New Zealand in the ODIs by putting another dazzling performance on exhibition during the final group stage match in the ongoing Champions Trophy on Sunday. CT 2025: Shryeas Iyer continues sublime form with spellbinding performance against NZ in ODIs With India tottering at 30/3 in the powerplay, Shreyas brought out all …

Shreyas Iyer emulates Virat Kohli with gritty knock vs spin in Dubai
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3 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer emulates Virat Kohli with gritty knock vs spin in Dubai

India Today  

India's middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer continued his tremendous form in the ODI format with a gritty knock of 79 runs in the team's last group-stage match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Shreyas Iyer walked in to bat in the 6th over of the match after India captain Rohit Sharma lost his wicket against New Zealand. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | …

Watch: Virat Kohli mimics Shreyas Iyer's fielding blunder in hilarious moment
3 weeks ago

Watch: Virat Kohli mimics Shreyas Iyer's fielding blunder in hilarious moment

India Today  

Virat Kohli kept the mood light on the field even as India made a few fielding errors while defending 249 against New Zealand in their final Group A match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli had fans in stitches when he mimicked Shreyas Iyer's fielding blunder during the chase. India struggled to match New Zealand's intensity in the field, despite …

Shreyas Iyer asks India net bowler for 'shoe size', makes his day with brilliant gesture: 'Today was a special moment'
3 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer asks India net bowler for 'shoe size', makes his day with brilliant gesture: 'Today was a special moment'

Hindustan Times  

Amid the intense preparations for the Champions Trophy, a heartwarming moment took place at the ICC Academy when India’s top-order batter Shreyas Iyer surprised net bowler Jaskiran Singh with a special gift. Jaskiran, one of the ICC net bowlers for the tournament, had been actively involved in sessions with teams like Pakistan and Bangladesh. India's Shreyas Iyer attend a practice …

Shreyas Iyer gifts net bowler Jaskiran a pair of shoes, livens up his day
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3 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer gifts net bowler Jaskiran a pair of shoes, livens up his day

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, It was a special moment for one of the net bowlers Jaskiran Singh at the ICC Cricket Academy here when India top-order batter Shreyas Iyer walked up to him and gifted him a pair of spikes during a Champions Trophy practice session. HT Image Jaskiran, a chartered accountant by profession and an avid cricket lover, was fielding at long-off …

Champions Trophy: Shreyas Iyer gifts net bowler new shoes in heartwarming gesture
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy: Shreyas Iyer gifts net bowler new shoes in heartwarming gesture

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer made the day for net bowler Jaskiran Singh as he presented the spinner with a pair of new shoes on Friday, February 28. It really means a lot," Jaskiran, who is one of the ICC net bowlers for the Champions Trophy, told PTI Videos. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table 'Special moment of my life' Jaskiran said …

Champions Trophy 2025: Shreyas Iyer reinforces his value as India’s middle-order lynchpin
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Shreyas Iyer reinforces his value as India’s middle-order lynchpin

The Hindu  

Six years ago, during the 2019 ODI World Cup, India’s journey ended in the semifinals when it lost to New Zealand. Though he had a middling series in Sri Lanka last year where most batters struggled in the three-match joust, Shreyas roared back with scores of 59, 44, 78, 15, and 56, the most recent. Known for his ability to …

It was crucial to see off Abrar: Shreyas
3 weeks, 5 days ago

It was crucial to see off Abrar: Shreyas

The Hindu  

On a day when Virat Kohli hogged the limelight, Shreyas Iyer went about his job unassumingly, playing perfect foil to his senior partner. As India extended its unbeaten run over Pakistan in ODIs, Shreyas felt the margin of victory could have been even bigger. “I think we could have won a bit earlier and been even more convincing given the …

Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami injuries: Shreyas Iyer provides crucial updates
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami injuries: Shreyas Iyer provides crucial updates

India Today  

India batter Shreyas Iyer provided fitness updates for captain Rohit Sharma and fast bowler Mohammed Shami after the India vs Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy. While Shami left the field to receive some treatment on his shin inside the first 10 overs of the match, Rohit was off for an extended period of time, supposedly due to a hamstring …

How Shreyas Iyer countered his short-ball weakness, reveals former batting coach
1 month, 1 week ago

How Shreyas Iyer countered his short-ball weakness, reveals former batting coach

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar recently revealed how Shreyas Iyer countered his short-ball weakness in the ODI series against England. Following his marvellous performance against England, Sanjay Bangar dissected Iyer’s plan to counter his short-ball weakness and mentioned how he’s now playing them from deep inside his crease. India vs England, 3rd ODI: Highlights “Try and hit every short …

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill presents 30-year-old with impact fielder of the series medal
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill presents 30-year-old with impact fielder of the series medal

India TV News  

The third ODI of the series between India and England marked the conclusion of England’s white ball tour of India. From batting to fielding and bowling, team India looked flawless at times, and they will hope to continue this momentum in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. After the series win, when fielding coach T Dilip came forward to announce the …

Shreyas Iyer breaks Virat Kohli’s record, achieves massive feat in third England ODI
1 month, 1 week ago

Shreyas Iyer breaks Virat Kohli’s record, achieves massive feat in third England ODI

India TV News  

Team India managed to breeze past England in the third and final ODI of the white ball series. With the Men in Blue having won the first two ODIs already, both sides locked horns in the third game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 12. In doing so, the star batter became the fastest Indian batter to …

Shreyas Iyer continues to own no 4 spot, hammers 64-ball 78 vs England in 3rd ODI
1 month, 1 week ago

Shreyas Iyer continues to own no 4 spot, hammers 64-ball 78 vs England in 3rd ODI

India Today  

Star India batter Shreyas Iyer continued to own the number four spot in ODIs as he scored a brilliant half-century during the third match against England on Wednesday, February 12 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI Live From there on, Iyer got into the groove and began taking on bowlers, putting his aggressive strokeplay on display. …

Shreyas Iyer is the best even in God's eye: Harbhajan claims divine intervention played its part after Kohli got injured
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer is the best even in God's eye: Harbhajan claims divine intervention played its part after Kohli got injured

Hindustan Times  

India's Shreyas Iyer scored a priceless 59 runs in the first ODI against England, playing a counter-attacking innings and breaking the back of England's bowling lineup comprising Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Brydon Carse. Shreyas Iyer started the ODI series with a bang However, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that divine intervention was at play as Shreyas …

Iyer selection call exposes loose ends in India’s strategy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iyer selection call exposes loose ends in India’s strategy

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: One man’s misfortune is another man’s opportunity and nowhere is this more apparent than in sport. When Virat Kohli was ruled out of the first ODI against England on Thursday, Shreyas Iyer grabbed the chance and hit a brilliant, attacking 59 to turn the match in India’s favour. Besides Indian selectors have largely retained the performers from the 2023 …

Is India overthinking the left-right combination? Shreyas Iyer deserves a spot regardless of Kohli’s fitness
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is India overthinking the left-right combination? Shreyas Iyer deserves a spot regardless of Kohli’s fitness

Firstpost  

Is Team India overthinking the left-right combination? The debate over India’s playing XI has once again taken center stage, with Shreyas Iyer’s place in the team under scrutiny despite his consistent performances. Shreyas Iyer’s late inclusion in the playing XI highlights the uncertainty surrounding India’s batting order. Iyer has been a regular in India’s ODI setup since the buildup of …

Shreyas Iyer drops movie night after Rohit's selection call: 'It is a funny story'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer drops movie night after Rohit's selection call: 'It is a funny story'

Firstpost  

Shreyas Iyer wasn’t a part of Indian cricket team’s playing XI for the first ODI against England at Nagpur, but every thing changed after he got a call from skipper Rohit Sharma. Iyer: ‘Hurried to sleep after Rohit’s call’ Unaware of the changes made to the India XI, Iyer was watching a movie when captain Rohit Sharma informed him that …

Shreyas Iyer re-establishes his ODI credentials with swashbuckling fifty, but his spot in India's playing XI remains in question
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer re-establishes his ODI credentials with swashbuckling fifty, but his spot in India's playing XI remains in question

Firstpost  

Returning to international cricket after a gap of six month, Shreyas Iyer played an impactful quick-fire fifty as India defeated England in the first ODI at Nagpur. And then hurried back to my room, went off to sleep straightaway.” And when the opportunity arrived, Iyer grabbed it with both hands, delivering a game-changing counter-attacking knock that not only secured India’s …

Yashasvi Jaiswal to open India’s batting at Champions Trophy 2025? Shreyas Iyer’s night movie story with embedded clue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal to open India’s batting at Champions Trophy 2025? Shreyas Iyer’s night movie story with embedded clue

Live Mint  

Shreyas Iyer dropped a massive hint on India's plans for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with his night movie story following the Men in Blue's comfortable win over England in the first ODI in Nagpur on Thursday. The right-hander's comments give a massive hint at India's batting order in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with the ongoing ODI series being …

'How could you bench Shreyas Iyer? Surely Gill wasn't...': Gambhir, Rohit burned as Champions Trophy plan laid bare
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'How could you bench Shreyas Iyer? Surely Gill wasn't...': Gambhir, Rohit burned as Champions Trophy plan laid bare

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma was fumed at after Shreyas Iyer's shocking revelation following the end of the Nagpur opener against England on Thursday. Shreyas Iyer's revelation left experts shocked Speaking to the broadcasters after India's four-wicket win at the VCA Stadium, where Iyer played a counter-attacking knock to spark the team's come back after a …

Shreyas Iyer's ODI spot admission baffles pundits as line-up change looms in 2nd ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer's ODI spot admission baffles pundits as line-up change looms in 2nd ODI

India Today  

After the conclusion of the ODI World Cup 2023, Ravichandran Ashwin called Shreyas Iyer the standout performer in the tournament. The ODI World Cup 2023 was expected to make Shreyas Iyer one of the mainstays in the Indian team. IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Highlights While Shreyas Iyer lost his place in Tests and T20Is, he was part of the …

Surprised Shreyas Iyer has been out of India team in last few years: Ricky Ponting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Surprised Shreyas Iyer has been out of India team in last few years: Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Ricky Ponting has said that he was a bit surprised to see Shreyas Iyer find himself out of the Indian team after the batter made his return during the first ODI against England in Nagpur. He had a terrific World Cup back in India where he played beautifully in the middle-order and I actually felt then that he'd almost cemented …

Shreyas Iyer makes a case for himself, again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer makes a case for himself, again

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: On the eve of the first ODI against England, some of the Indian batters were having a hit at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. That is when, wearing a full-sleeve training jersey and a blue floppy hat, Shreyas Iyer walked in. He would go on to take slip catches alongside Rishabh Pant, shadow bat behind Rohit Sharma while he …

Shreyas Iyer's confidence set the tone for India's win in Nagpur ODI: Zaheer Khan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer's confidence set the tone for India's win in Nagpur ODI: Zaheer Khan

India Today  

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan showered praise on Shreyas Iyer for his confident and match-defining innings in India’s ODI series opener against England in Nagpur. It was Shubman Gill’s composed 87-run innings and Shreyas Iyer’s attacking 59 off just 36 balls that revived India’s innings and ensured a comfortable win. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Zaheer Khan lauded Shreyas for his self-belief, …

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Shreyas’ surprise inclusion turns into match-winning performance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Shreyas’ surprise inclusion turns into match-winning performance

The Hindu  

Shreyas Iyer was watching a movie on Wednesday night when he received a call from India captain Rohit Sharma. Shreyas, who had plans of extending the night with some binge watching, had to change his plans as Rohit informed him that he could be included in the playing eleven for India’s first ODI against England as Virat Kohli developed a …

India vs England: Iyer blitz, Gill’s poise guide hosts to easy win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs England: Iyer blitz, Gill’s poise guide hosts to easy win

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur: Starved of an ODI for six years and having had only three international matches across formats in the interim, for the 44,900 spectators this match was about coming out to celebrate an Indian win. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer added 94 runs for the third wicket to lay the foundation of India’s four-wicket win on Thursday. With India in …

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Gill, Shreyas, Axar’s fifties anchor India’s chase in four-wicket win over England
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Gill, Shreyas, Axar’s fifties anchor India’s chase in four-wicket win over England

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli had to sit out due to a sore knee, Rohit Sharma had another forgettable outing with the bat, but India rode on fifties by Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel to register a four-wicket win against England and go one-up in the three-match One-Day International series. At the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday, India handed debuts …

India vs England 1st ODI Highlights: Gill, Axar and Iyer knocks take IND to comfortable win in Nagpur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs England 1st ODI Highlights: Gill, Axar and Iyer knocks take IND to comfortable win in Nagpur

Hindustan Times  

India vs England 1st ODI Highlights: Shubman Gill missed out on a century but his knocks, along with those of Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer helped India hand England a drubbing in the first ODI in Nagpur. Gill cruised past his 14th ODI half-century in just 60 balls while Axar simply continued where Shreyas Iyer left off after the latter …

IND vs ENG: Who said what as Shreyas Iyer 2.0 strikes against short ball
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Who said what as Shreyas Iyer 2.0 strikes against short ball

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer scored his second-fastest ODI fifty to set the base for India's 4-wicket win against England on Thursday, February 6. India vs England, 1st ODI in Nagpur: Highlights Pietersen, Parthiv Impressed With Iyer Iyer was in a menacing mood on Thursday, cutting and pulling Jofra Archer for sixes early in his innings. Shreyas got inside the line to the …

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