The India Cricket Team lifted the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. One of the key architects for India’s success was ace batter Shreyas Iyer. However, Iyer was not awarded a single Man of the Match award in the 5 matches that India has played. And this has greatly infuriated Mohammad Kaif.
Shreyas Iyer scored 243 runs in 5 innings and was the second highest run-getter in the tournament. Only New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra with 263 from 4 games scored more than Iyer. Starting at number 4, Iyer had been the backbone of India’s batting lineup, stepping up on every occasion.
Mohammad Kaif impressed with Shreyas Iyer
Mohammad Kaif was very impressed with Shreyas Iyer’s performances. He pointed out that despite not playing T20Is and Tests, Iyer has been performing exceptionally well in ODIs.
“I was surprised by his form. He neither plays Tests, nor is he in the T20I squad. He plays only ODIs for India. So you are not there in the team continuously. You have to straightaway play for India after playing in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai, and in a zone where you have to attack, hit boundaries, and play your natural game,” Kaif told Star Sports.
Shreyas Iyer first saved India from a tricky position in the semi-finals. Then in the finals, his powerful knock of 48 runs was enough to help the Men in Blue triumph over the Kiwis.
“I admire this batter because many players came and went at the No. 4 position. We weren’t getting players for the No. 4 position. This guy came and made his place, and plays impactful knocks. He is this tournament’s second-highest run-getter, but he didn’t get a single Man of the Match,” Kaif concluded.
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