“In my mind, I have no problem against the short balls” Shreyas Iyer on facing trouble against Short Balls.

Shreyas Iyer delivered a standout performance with the bat as India secured a resounding 302-run victory over Sri Lanka in the 2023 World Cup at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, November 2. The right-handed batsman played a pivotal role, notching up 82 runs from 56 deliveries, which included six maximums and three well-placed boundaries. His partnerships with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, both resulting in half-centuries, were instrumental in India’s commanding win. During his innings, Shreyas Iyer also surpassed the milestone of 2,000 runs in ODIs.

Iyer’s crucial innings of 82 not only contributed significantly to the victory but also marked his return to form after posting below-par scores of 19, 33, and four in previous encounters against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and England, respectively.

After the match, Iyer faced questions about his readiness to face South Africa, a team known for their ability to challenge batsmen with well-executed short-pitched deliveries.

Question was “How much are you prepared for the next match against South Africa because we know how good they are with the short balls?”

Shreyas Iyer replied“When you say it is a problem for me, what do you mean? Troubled me? Have you seen how many pull shots I’ve played? Ye sab mahaul aap logo ne banaya hua hai (This perception has been created by you).”