File photo of Ravichandran Ashwin
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Shreyas Iyer for his exceptional skill in playing spin and taking them down. Ashwin referred to Iyer as a standout performer for the ‘Men in Blue’, criticizing the lack of appreciation for his unique talent. Ashwin also noted Iyer’s dedication to mastering the pull shot and his ability to hit fast bowlers over mid-off, which he sees as a sign of a developing champion batter for Team India.
During the recent ODI World Cup, Iyer showcased his talent by scoring 530 runs in 11 matches with a strike rate of 113.24, including two centuries and three fifties. Since making his debut in 2017, Iyer has scored 1043 runs in 45 T20 innings with a strike rate of 135.98, and 2331 runs in 53 ODI innings with a strike rate of 101. In Test cricket, he has accumulated 666 runs from 16 innings.
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