The Second ODI of the ongoing between India & Australia was a one-sided affair for Men In Blue as they thrashed the Australia and earned an undefeatable lead of 2-0. India’s Victory was steered by some of the finest performances both with ball and bat, seen in recent times. The brightest diamond to shine in this Indian Jewel show was Shreyas Iyer who smashed his 3rd ODI hundred. Shreyas Iyer scored 105 runs in 90 balls, with 11 fours and 3 huge sixes.
Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav Dominated Kangaroo as India closes 399
Iyer’s ton made his contend for World Cup 2023 very strong. Agarkar-led selection committee now is in a dilemma to choose between Iyer who had been considered in the World Cup scene for the last two years and Ishan Kishan who is the only left-hander batter in the squad excepting all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
Iyer was out from the squad for a long period due to injuries, mainly his back injury. After recuperating from his back injury, the batter was selected to represent the team in the Asia Cup 2023. He returned to play in the group match against Pakistan but encountered another setback when he couldn’t participate in the Super 4 round matches and the final due to experiencing back spasms.
Shreyas Iyer spoke about how hard his comeback was both physically and mentally during the post-match press conference.
“Yeah, it was a rollercoaster ride. I would like to thank myself, to be honest, for believing, then, in my abilities and also my mindset. I was feeling a bit lonely at that point of time, but thanks to my physios, my trainers and my family, to back me at that point of time, and I’m grateful to have them around,” he said.
What Next For Agarkar And Co.?
Ravichandran Ashwin scalped three wickets and bowled on tighter lengths on a flat deck. Suryakumar Yadav continued his rhythm from the last encounter and played a quick-fire 72* on 37 deliveries. Yadav perfectly played the role of a finisher that Agarkar and Co. wanted from him. All these good happenings may prove a happy headache for Agarkar and Co. as all the players are claiming their spot for the upcoming mega tournament of the year World Cup 2023.