Team India cricketer Shreyas Iyer has shed light on his previous issue in the publicity to the home series against South Africa.
The 27-year-old led the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2022) to the 7th spot with 7-wins and 7-losses.
Iyer, on the back of his great run of form for Team India in 2022, was picked in the team for the 5-match T20I series.
He completed 401 runs during his primary season for KKR at an average of 30.85. After defecting to qualify for the playoffs, the franchise caption left the bio-bubble break to recharge ahead of the worldwide cricket schedule.
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Asserting that his training was on point ahead of joining Team India, Iyer stated earlier of the primary T20I in Delhi:
“Straight off from the IPL, I relaxed for a while. I was having this back issue which was really irritating me, but after a few days of rest, it became well and then I started hitting the nets. I got a really good two days of training and practice, four good sessions before coming into the stadium. Really in a good frame of mind.”
In the without of Virat Kohli, the Number three spot in the batting order was delivered to Shreyas Iyer. The batter made the most of it and was awarded performer of the series for scoring 3-unbeaten half-centuries against Sri Lanka before this year.
Describing the importance of having run under his belt title into the series, Iyer said:
“It’s really important that from a batsman’s point of view, I feel if you have runs behind you and coming into this game, I feel it is a great opportunity for me to elevate and propel from what I have done in the past. It’s really important that I stick to my basics and the dynamics which have worked well for me. Just to take it step by step and not think too much about the future.”
Like in TATA IPL 2022, Iyer is predictable to bat at No.3 in the continued without of Kohli. He will be on the watch to cement his place in the middle order for the 2022 T20 World Cup, later only managing to make it into the list on standby.
Performing players last time around.
“The training has been on point” – Shreyas Iyer
Members of the Indian team gathered at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi a couple of days before the eve of the primary T20I.
Coach Rahul Dravid led the activities in practice, with Arshdeep Singh and Umran Malik preparing with the team for the first time following their maiden draft.
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Declaring that the team concentrated on catching under the lights and combating the heat in Delhi, Iyer said:
“We were expecting before coming to Delhi that it is going to be hot, and it is. It’s essential that we keep ourselves hydrated and that’s what the plan was when we arrived. Also, the practice session that we did, the fielding practice was especially in the evening, just to see to it that we catch under the dark sky. Overall, the preparations have been on point.”
As mentioned, Team India was placed at 35-0 after 4-overs. South Africa caption Temba Bavuma won the toss before and chose to bowl first.
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