World Cup winning all-rounder reveals Shreyas Iyer biggest weakness
cricket, barring the last two matches against South Africa. Earlier in February, he scored three consecutive half-centuries against Sri Lanka and was not out every time.
If Shreyas Iyer continues to perform like this, then no one will be able to stop his selection in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup. However, 1983 World Cup winning Indian team all-rounder Madan Lal revealed Iyer’s one weakness and said that the batsman should find a solution soon or else he will not be spared in Australia.
Shreyas Iyer is a bit uncomfortable against short pitch balls
Madan Lal feels that Shreyas Iyer is a bit uncomfortable against short pitch deliveries and if he doesn’t find a way to face it. The opposition team in Australia will put him in bad shape. While talking to Sports, Madan Lal said, ‘If you have a weakness in international cricket. Then the opposing team leaves no stone unturned to highlight it. Forget that the opposing team will spare you. Shreyas himself has to overcome his weakness. Even if he scores a century, the Australian will clap for sure, but will not leave you. There is no mercy to be found here. He will consistently bowl short deliveries to you. The kind of technology there is, any team keeps a close watch on the opponents.
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Iyer’s weakness against short balls was seen during India’s tour of Australia in 2020
Shreyas Iyer’s weakness against short balls was visible during India’s tour of Australia in 2020. Where he was dismissed for 0, 12*, 2, 38 and 19 runs in five matches respectively. Since then Shreyas Iyer has been uncomfortable on most of the short pitch deliveries. While batting for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022, Shreyas Iyer’s weakness was seen on the short balls. Iyer was dismissed five times by fast bowlers in 12 innings in IPL 2022. Out of which he was dismissed on short pitch balls three times.
