Fans on X expressed their shock and anger after Shreyas Iyer was surprisingly dropped from the Indian XI for the second T20I against South Africa in Gqeberha. This crucial match, effectively a series decider after the first game was washed out, saw India opt for Tilak Varma in place of the in-form Iyer.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s absence due to illness was understandable, but the exclusion of Iyer, who had been in exceptional white-ball form, baffled many. Shreyas’ recent performance included a match-winning half-century in the last T20I against Australia, solidifying his position as vice-captain.
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This decision has sparked heated discussions among fans on X, with many criticizing the team management’s logic. Some expressed their disappointment and disbelief, while others questioned the rationale behind the move.
South Africa (Playing XI): Matthew Breetzke, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi
India (Playing XI):Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar
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As Shreyas Iyer was dropped from the Indian XI for the second T20I against South Africa at St George’s Park, Gqeberha, fans on X reacted to it. They were left surprised by the team management’s decision and gave some shocking reactions. Here are some of them:
Surya tell he is confused in toss time …That. Shows in Playing 11
No Ishan ,Shreyas , Rutu for Tilak 🤣
Bishnoi ? #SAvsIND #ShreyasIyer
— xyz (@xyz00339817) December 12, 2023
Where is shreyas iyer 😓
— Gaurishankar Enkhiya (@G__S__R) December 12, 2023
Shreyas Iyer Dropped🥸
Hopefully Shreyas Iyer will score 500+ runs in league stage of IPL for the First Time next year.🤞 pic.twitter.com/m0g8KPhm4P
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) December 12, 2023
Is Tilak Varma more experienced than Shreyas Iyer @ShreyasIyer15?
Why is Shreyas Iyer not playing in the eleven against SA in 2nd T20I.@mufaddal_vohra @CricCrazyJohns @bhogleharsha@vikrantgupta73 pic.twitter.com/qjh3VEqaAk— Shivam Sopori🇮🇳 (@shivamsopori) December 12, 2023
Why Tilak Verma and not Shreyas Iyer or Ishan Kishan?
— Hitesh Gupta (@Hiteshsm11312) December 12, 2023
Shreyas Iyer, Who played a match winning knock in last T20ai
Has been benched for Tilak Verma#MIlobby#BCCI #RajasthanCM #INDvsSA @ABCricinfo16 @vikrantgupta73 @rawatrahul9 #Cricket— Shivam Jakhotiya (@ShivamJakhotiy3) December 12, 2023
Shreyas Iyer On Bench Today 😂🤣#SAvsIND #shreyasiyer pic.twitter.com/IXWDvESiE1
— UltroxGaming 24 (@UltroxG24) December 12, 2023
Shreyas Iyer Dropped🥸 Hopefully Shreyas Iyer will score 500+ runs in league stage of IPL for the First Time next year.#shreyasiyer
— shreyas iyer telugu fans account (@RAJESH05011) December 12, 2023
Shreyas Iyer Dropped pic.twitter.com/DNvIfRVX4q
— Mr Manav (@Manav_here36) December 12, 2023
Shreyas Iyer should be there in the team!#INDvSA
— Dravya Shah (@DravyaShah12) December 12, 2023
Shreyas Iyer was the vice-captain in Ind vs Aus series and now he is not in the playing 11 against South Africa. Any Indian fan explain this?#INDvSA #Shreyasiyer #Surya #virat #SAvIND #T20WorldCup #GautamGambhir #ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/7H8DWNLLWc
— Saad Jutt (@SaadJat11377508) December 12, 2023
Tilak varma Playing Ahead of Shreyas Iyer 😱📷! Politics At his peak In Indian cricket #shreyasiyer
— shreyas iyer telugu fans account (@RAJESH05011) December 12, 2023
Why not Shreyas Iyer in the team 🤬🤬🤬@ShreyasIyer15 @BCCI MC – @surya_14kumar
— Sanatani_Hindutva42 (@pandit94278) December 12, 2023
