Batsman Shreyas Iyer is confident that his consistent performances in past one year has sealed the lingering debate about India’s number fo...
Batsman Shreyas Iyer is confident that his consistent performances in past one year has sealed the lingering debate about India’s number four slot in white-ball cricket.
Having tried the likes of Ambati Rayudu Vijay Shankar, Rishabh Pant and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India recalled the Mumbai youngster in the tour against West Indies, in the aftermath of their semi-final loss to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup.
Iyer impressed against the West Indies but the 25-year-old was a revelation in New Zealand tour earlier this year when he ended up as the top run-getter with one century and two half-centuries during India’s 0-3 series whitewash.
“100% I’ve closed that [No 4] debate, I don’t need to talk about it right now. If you have been playing for India at that position for a year now that means you have sealed it. There should be no more questions asked about it,” Iyer said in an Instagram chat hosted by Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals.
Iyer scored 217 runs in the series – the most by an No 4 Indian batsman in a three-match bilateral series.
“When the debate was going on about No 4, performing at No 4 and completely sealing the position was really satisfying.”
Iyer, however, said he’s flexible to bat at...
