‘It’s all about character’: Shreyas Iyer hails India’s fearless youngster after first series win as captain | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI)

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s first series win as India’s T20I captain was built on a fearless brand of cricket, and the skipper believes the young side’s ability to stay positive and attack at every turn is the biggest takeaway from their dominant campaign against Zimbabwe.India sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a commanding 90-run win in the second T20I on Saturday, but for Iyer, the result was more than just another win – it was a reflection of the team’s aggressive mindset and belief in its young players.In the lead, India recovered from the early wobble to post a massive 219/5, powered by Ishan Kishan’s brilliant 81 and Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 60.

Reflecting on the performance, Iyer highlighted how the team’s fearless approach allowed the players to express themselves without worrying about past failures.“That’s how you have to approach the game. I feel it’s all about attitude. Don’t dwell too much on past performances. Keep improving and, above all, stay in the present. You have to maximize every opportunity you get,” Iyer said after the match.

Iyer praised Kishan, Tilak for fearless batting display

India were in early trouble at 29/2 after losing Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but Kishan and Tilak turned the contest around with a sensational partnership.Kishan first added 66 runs with Iyer before combining with Tilak for a 94-run stand that powered India past the 200-run mark.Iyer admitted that the team’s expectations changed during the innings as the two left-handers launched a stunning counterattack.“Starting with the batting, I think the way Ishan and Tilak are playing is amazing. Some of the shots they are playing are very beautiful, and they are pleasing to the eye,” he said. “In the beginning, I felt anything between 180 and 200 was a par score, but we got 220, which was the icing on the cake.”The Indian captain also praised the bowling unit for maintaining discipline and executing plans perfectly.“With the ball, as usual, the bowlers came in, executed their lines and lengths accurately and tied them at 130-odd. I think that basically tells you the story of the game,” he added.

The injury concern ahead of the final T20I

India’s preparations for the final match suffered after fast bowler Prince Yadav suffered a hamstring injury during his second over.Prince pulled while running in and left the field after taking two wickets. Iyer confirmed that the injury could lead to changes for the series finale.“Unfortunately, one of our players (Prince) got an injury, so there will be some changes,” said the captain.