Middle-Order Maestro: Shreyas Steers India with a Knock to Remember!

Shreyas Iyer once again demonstrated his worth for India's batting lineup with a composed 79 against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy. His innings pulled India back from early defeat and enabled them to score a competitive total of 249/9. Iyer and Axar Patel's 98-run association was key in st...

Shreyas Iyer once again demonstrated his worth for India's batting lineup with a composed 79 against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy. His innings pulled India back from early defeat and enabled them to score a competitive total of 249/9. Iyer and Axar Patel's 98-run association was key in stabilizing the innings after India had lost three wickets for a mere 30 runs. Iyer's performance has drawn unanimous praise, with former cricketer Mohammad Kaif praising him in particular for his international talent as well as big-tournament consistency. The match solidified Iyer as one of India's best middle-order batsmen, with India topping Group A and scheduling a semifinal match against Australia. Source: NDTV Sports, Times of India, ESPN Cricinfo