First time in top 10! Shreyas Iyer leaps 18 places in T20I rankings after 43-ball 102*
Shreyas Iyer has made a significant leap to seventh place in T20I batting rankings after his maiden century. Axar Patel has also joined the top 10 bowlers, moving up to seventh place following impressive performances. In ODI rankings, Shubman Gill extended his lead after scoring an unbeaten 223 against the West Indies. West Indies captain Shai Hope has climbed to sixth in the ODI batting rankings…
Punjab Kings teammate Yuzvendra Chahal observed a shift in Shreyas Iyer's batting technique, noting he now accelerates after reaching his half-century. Previously, Iyer used to play the cut, but now comes across the pitch, offering options to the fielders. Chahal explained that when bowling to Iyer, he often had to aim wider, as the batsman would hit him over cover for a six.
However, nowadays, Iyer times the ball better, resulting in powerful shots. Former batting legend Sunil Gavaskar also praised Iyer's batting, highlighting his ability to read the bowler's mind and position himself effectively. Iyer's century was instrumental in India's eight-wicket victory over West Indies in a T20 match.
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