India’s T20I captain Shreyas Iyer said that the advice he received from experienced players Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav has helped him in preparing for the captaincy. After India’s disappointing series loss to Ireland, Iyer said his guidance has given him confidence before taking charge of the team.
The Men in Blue begin their five-match T20I series against England on July 1 at Chester-le-Street. Specifically, the remaining matches will be played in Manchester (July 4), Nottingham (July 7), Bristol (July 9) and Southampton (July 11). The visiting team would like to make a comeback after losing the series 2-0 to Ireland.
It has always been easy to interact with them – Shreyas Iyer on Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav
In a video shared on the BCCI website, Shreyas Iyer said that Rohit Sharma has always been easy to contact and has supported him since his days in domestic cricket. Iyer also revealed that Suryakumar Yadav shared useful information about the team and management ahead of the Ireland series.
“Conversing with Rohit Sharma, it feels like you are conversing with your own brother. He is the kind of person who has helped me in my domestic career as well. So, it has always been easy to interact with him, and Surya too is such a character once again.”
Shreyas Iyer said, “I have played a lot of domestic cricket with him and just before coming here he had given me a brief about how the management would be and how the players would be in this certain situation. So, yes, there were definitely good conversations and a lot of learning as well.”
They never fail to entertain the crowd – Shreyas Iyer praises India’s young batsmen
The Indian T20I captain praised the fearless approach of India’s young batsmen and said that they have changed the way T20 cricket is played. He said that fans love to see aggressive strokes being played and the new generation has the confidence to face any bowling attack right from the start.
“The way these guys come and play strokes is pleasing to the eyes. I think it has evolved a lot. Most of the crowds you see these days come to watch such fearless cricketers. They never shy away from entertaining the crowd.”
It’s definitely more challenging – Shreyas Iyer on international cricket
Iyer said that international cricket is a different challenge compared to IPL. He believes that a tour like England will help the young players improve as they face stronger bowling attacks, tough conditions and more pressure. He said each series at this level provides an important learning experience.
“It’s also a great platform for them to experience international cricket where the cricket is not the same as we play in the IPL, but it is definitely more challenging, there are more eyes on you and the group of bowlers we play. More professional than what we experience in the IPL, so I am sure there is a learning opportunity there as well.”
India will begin their five-match T20I series against England after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Ireland. This tour will be an important opportunity for Iyer’s team to make a comeback.
