Sunil Gavaskar Weighs In On How Team India Should Use Venkatesh Iyer

With Crew India exiting from the continuing T20 World Cup, the BCCI on Tuesday introduced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I dwelling collection towards New Zealand. The roster noticed loads of modifications with Virat Kohli rested, Rohit Sharma named as captain and KL Rahul positioned as vice-captain. Three gamers additionally obtained maiden call-ups; specifically Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Iyer has obtained loads of reward particularly because the announcement with former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar additionally becoming a member of the bandwagon. Iyer was in top-form for KKR in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season’s UAE leg. He performed in 10 matches, smashing 370 runs and taking three wickets. The 26-year-old’s batting expertise have been put to check on the opener slot within the batting order and he succeeded with a lot aplomb.

Many followers additionally known as for Iyer to be included within the India roster for the T20 World Cup however he was ignored. The workforce administration most popular to go together with Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who hasn’t been included for the T20I collection vs New Zealand.

Talking to Sports activities As we speak, Gavaskar acknowledged that Iyer can be groomed to bat down the order at No. 6 or No. 7. The legendary cricketer additionally mentioned that his bowling expertise might come helpful.

“Completely (Venkatesh Iyer may be groomed). (Bat) Down the order at about No. 6 or No. 7 and together with his medium tempo and stuff, we’re speaking a couple of 4-over spell. If you are able to do that, you’ve got an alternative choice”, he mentioned.

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Gavaskar additionally hopes Iyer does not meet the identical destiny as Vijay Shankar and Shivam Dube. The duo confirmed promise on many events however by no means obtained enough alternatives to play for India.

“I feel, during the last 3-4 years, we have been fixated with only one choice that we did not cope with somebody like Vijay Shankar or Shivam Dube the best way we must always have however hopefully, with Venkatesh Iyer, he’ll get extra alternatives than these two guys bought. That can give us choices. As soon as we’ve got extra choices, then no person takes the place within the workforce without any consideration”, Gavaskar acknowledged.