Former Indian player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has acknowledged that Shreyas Iyer’s problem against the short ball is slightly concerning. However, he also noted that one needs to wait and see if the issue becomes serious enough
for him to lose the No. 4 spot as well.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “It’s a slight concern. Whether it’s serious, we will find out in good time. I feel you should wait a little because it’s not like he hasn’t scored runs overseas. It’s not like he hasn’t improved his game against the short ball,” he responded. “This New Zealand tour is looking like a slight antithesis. It seems like he is having more difficulties, but will it be like that always? I am not so sure. So, let’s wait and watch a little to see how it unfolds.”

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However, Aakash Chopra also stated that Shreyas Iyer’s ODI numbers have fallen considerably lately.

“It’s true that if you look at Shreyas Iyer’s numbers up to 2025 and after 2025, his average has almost halved, and the way he is getting out doesn’t look good either. He gets into awkward positions. However, since he has scored so many runs, including 500-plus runs batting at No. 4 in a World Cup campaign – no Indian had ever done that, albeit that tournament was in India. When you look at it from that perspective, you feel he would manage,” he concluded.