Shreyas Iyer is the only Indian batter who is yet to find his form in Cricket World Cup 2023
Shreyas Iyer is the only Indian batter who is yet to find his form in Cricket World Cup 2023
On Sunday vs England, when Iyer was expected to give India solidity, he was dismissed on 4
On Sunday vs England, when Iyer was expected to give India solidity, he was dismissed on 4
Iyer got out playing a pull shot which is now becoming a regular event
Iyer got out playing a pull shot which is now becoming a regular event
In 6 matches so far, he has scored 134 runs at an average off 33.50 with his best being 53*
In 6 matches so far, he has scored 134 runs at an average off 33.50 with his best being 53*
His lack of form at No 4 is a major concern for India and a few experts want KL Rahul to bat in his place
His lack of form at No 4 is a major concern for India and a few experts want KL Rahul to bat in his place
But will that be a good move for India? There are many reasons it may not be
But will that be a good move for India? There are many reasons it may not be
Rahul plays as a finisher and him being promoted to No 4 could create a vacuum lower down the order
Rahul plays as a finisher and him being promoted to No 4 could create a vacuum lower down the order
Also, Iyer is an excellent player of spin and in Indian conditions he is well equipped to do well in middle overs
Also, Iyer is an excellent player of spin and in Indian conditions he is well equipped to do well in middle overs
We mustn't forget that he made a hundred and 48 against Australia just before the start of World Cup
We mustn't forget that he made a hundred and 48 against Australia just before the start of World Cup
But if Iyer is dropped in any case. Who should replace him?
But if Iyer is dropped in any case. Who should replace him?
Until Hardik Pandya is back, Ishan Kishan can be a perfect replacement instead of promoting Rahul
Until Hardik Pandya is back, Ishan Kishan can be a perfect replacement instead of promoting Rahul
This way India can balance their batting lineup without compromising on finishing power
This way India can balance their batting lineup without compromising on finishing power
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