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“Virat Kohli one of the greats, no chance of stealing No.3 spot” – Shreyas Iyer
By SMCS - Sep 25, 2023 9:19 am
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Star India batter Shreyas Iyer has said that he is flexible to bat in any position of the batting order for the team. However, Iyer smashed a stunning century as India beat Australia by 99 runs via DLS in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Holkar Stadium in Indore as well. While speaking to Jio Cinema after the match, Iyer said that he is flexible to bat anywhere the team management wants him to bat. Iyer also scored 105 runs off 90 deliveries, hitting 11 boundaries and three sixes as well.

Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer

“Management has told me that I would be batting at this particular number. I am flexible at whatever number I get to bat, whatever the team requires at that point of time. If I have to go lower down the order or up the order, I’m fine with it,” said Iyer.

Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer is adjudged Player of the Match for his stunning hundred as well. He also shared that he wants to embrace every opportunity that he gets and wants to use weell. However, Shreyas Iyer has been picked as part of India’s 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 as well.

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“There is competition and that’s the best part of about being in the team. When you represent India, you know there would be challenges. As a professional, I can’t be complaining about that. And all I can say is that I would embrace the opportunity that the future and see to it that I leave no stone unturned,” Iyer added.

Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf damaged the bat of Shreyas Iyer

While speaking about his recovery from the long injury layoff at the post-match press conference, he said that it was a rollercoaster ride and he also claimed that he had worked hard and also thanked his family, trainers and physios for keeping his spirits high. when he felt lonely.

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“Yeah, it was definitely a rollercoaster ride. I would like to thank myself, to be honest. For believing, at that point in time, on my abilities and also my mindset. I was feeling a bit lonely at that point of time, but thanks to my physios, my trainers and my family, to back me at that point of time, and I’m grateful to have them around. These are all these people being around me and lifting my spirits high. That motivated me to stay positive and optimistic at the same time. So I’m thankful, and I’m grateful,” concluded Shreyas Iyer.