Indian middle-order batsman, Shreyas Iyer saw a purple patch in his career in 2022 as he was India’s leading run-getter and has looked to build on such momentum in his career with more consistent match-winning performances for Team India in the new season. want to extend the phase. , Notably, Iyer broke the hegemony of India’s leading batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, by becoming the highest international run-scorer for Team India.
Shreyas Iyer scored 1,609 runs at an average of 48.75 with one century and 14 half-centuries. He scored 422 runs in eight innings at 60.28 in five Tests in 2022, including four half-centuries, and also scored 724 runs in 17 ODIs at 55.69.
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Iyer said he used to plan his innings, become less flamboyant with his shot selection, and always try to play according to the situation in 2022. In fact, Iyer was the third highest run-scorer in international cricket last year.
Speaking to the broadcasters ahead of the opening match of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, Shreyas Iyer said, “It (2022) was an exciting year for me and I was looking forward to my performance. I definitely look back and see what I learned from last year. I was less flamboyant with my shot selection, I was patient, that’s the difference.”
He further said, “I used to plan my innings, that’s what I analyzed from last year. I tried to play according to the situation and it worked for me. Bowlers need to be studied, I can visualize bowlers.” I try to analyze these little things and let my instincts take over as soon as I enter the field.
Iyer acknowledged the fact that pressure is inevitable when one plays for the national team, but said that he always focuses on routine and process.
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Shreyas Iyer explained, “Pressure is inevitable when you are playing for the Indian team, I try to focus on the routine and the process. Looking forward to a great season ahead. Hope we have a great game.” .
