‘Those who didn’t play at 150 kmph…’: Shreyas Iyer slams short ball critics

I would like to. Iyer, still unable to show the consistency he desires, has been in and out of the team over the past few years. It was short pitches that batters struggled with the most, although he continues to deny how much short balls bothered him. Iyer once again hit out at critics who continue to criticize him for being weak on shorter deliveries.

While Iyer has no problem with people discussing such things among themselves, he finds it offensive if such things are said to a player.

“It’s annoying, especially when people who haven’t experienced 150 kmph tell you to play a certain way,” said the Punjab Kings captain and India batter in the tournament. Exchange of ideas Indian Express.

“But I would say that is their opinion. They have every right to speak, but they can speak among themselves and not directly with the player,” he added.

Iyer recalled some of his famous shots in ODI cricket, especially in the 2023 World Cup, recalling how he became a fan of himself. The middle-order batter wants to continue doing the same in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

“82 against Sri Lanka. Because there was a lot of talk about me being excluded from the squad and that I wasn’t bringing much to the team,” he said.

“Even though I scored 50 against Pakistan, there were some conversations that left me confused. Conversations like these fueled my instincts from within.

“I just wanted to give it 110 percent. And in this game I decided that I would just go with my instincts and go all out. Without looking back. I’m impressed with how I played in this game. I became myself. After that it was a turning point, especially at the World Cup,” he added.