Shreyas Iyer, who played an important role in winning the title win to Team India by batting brilliantly at number 4 in the Champions Trophy 2025, has made a big statement about his performance.
Iyer admitted that batting in the final was not easy, especially against New Zealand’s best spin attack.
After becoming the highest run -scorer for India, he told how he carried on the innings and faced spin bowlers.
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“It was my role to make a platform for the team” – Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer told in an interview to Cricite, how important the role of number 4 in the Champions Trophy 2025 was for him.
“My role was clear – maintaining the speed of the team and making a strong partnership.”
“I understood that it is my responsibility to take the innings forward after a good start.”
“It was my priority to prepare a platform for the team by playing the right shot at the right time.”
“Understand spin by playing on Mumbai’s pitches”
Iyer said on Dubai’s turning pitches playing the spin in the best way:
“This is the same as we have grown up playing on the spinning track in Mumbai.
“I had learned in the beginning that you should use your feet to play a strong footwork.”
Iyer’s performance was also excellent in the World Cup 2023, where he contributed significantly to every match.
“It was not easy to score against New Zealand”
Iyer, who played the best innings against New Zealand in the final, admitted that the strategy of the opposition team was very strong.
“It was not easy to take a single, as the New Zealand bowlers bowled by making a special plan.”
“Spinners like Braswell and Santner were bowling with the best line-length.”
“Wearing a white jacket was an unrealistic feeling”
After winning the Champions Trophy, Iyer said on his feelings:
“Winning big titles in such a short time is a big achievement for me.”
“Wearing a white jacket was a different feeling. This is what we see in the dream!”
