India cricket team batter Shreyas Iyer is excited for the tie against Australia in ICC Champions Trophy semi-final. After suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Aussies in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, Rohit Sharma and co. will be eyeing to avenge that defeat on Tuesday. Ahead of the contest, Iyer reflected to his and the team’s expectations in the high-octane match.
Shreyas F-Iyered up for Champions Trophy semis
In a video uploaded by BCCI on IND vs AUS matchday, Iyer she light on his mentality heading into a high-pressure game.
“Tough times don’t last forever, tough players do. When the times are tough, that’s when I like to pull things back. The Gate to Glory is now visible, although the stakes are even higher. Sure, this is just another game but the desire to win has just doubled. The clock is ticking, the semi-final is around the corner. And the F-Iyer is ignited. See you on the other side,” Shreyas said.
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Time and again, Iyer has proved why he is India’s best number 4 batter in ODIs. In India’s previous game against New Zealand, he came in as the face-saver when the top-order failed to fire. Iyer top-scored for India with a 78-run knock that guided the team to a respectable 249-run total.
Shreyas will play a crucial role in the semi-final against Australia on Tuesday. His ability to accelerate at will and counter spin effectively will be instrumental in India tackling Australia in Dubai.
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