SHREYAS IYER LOOKS SET TO BE A MAINSTAY IN THIS INDIAN CRICKET TEAM IN ODIS: HERE'S HOW

2022 has been kind to Iyer as far as the 50-over format is concerned. Iyer is the 3rd-highest scorer for India this year in ODIs behind Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill...

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Shreyas Iyer is enjoying a purple patch with the bat in the 50-over format for India. Iyer showed his skills once again in the recently concluded ODI series versus New Zealand, which India lost. One of the biggest takeaways from India’s performance was the impact Iyer had. Slowly and steadily, Iyer has shown what consistency is like and how he breathes in a format that suits his approach. Of late, India lacked genuine middle-order batters. It was a prominent feature in the 2019 World Cup. With the 2023 World Cup in India, Iyer’s stability means India can be relaxed with how things are shaping up as far as their middle-order is concerned. Iyer will likely come in at number five, and his ability to rotate the strike well, besides finding the gaps, will help India immensely. India need an engine in the middle, and Iyer brings that aspect. He deserves a thorough run in this Indian side and should be respected. Here we analyse why Iyer looks set to be a mainstay in this Indian cricket team in ODIs.

BREAKING DOWN IYER’S ODI CAREER