The 27-year-old batting all-rounder impressed in the three-match T20I series in Kolkata against the West Indies. He scored 24*, 33 and 35* at a quick pace, and also chipped in with two wickets in the final T20I.
Praising Iyer, Jadeja termed him the most versatile player in the Indian team at the moment. During a discussion on Cricbuzz, Jadeja said in this regard:
Wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik added that the promising cricketer had a fabulous series against the West Indies, elaborating;
Apart from impressing with the bat, Iyer dismissed Kieron Pollard and Jason Holder to finish with figures of 2 for 23 in the third T20I on Sunday.
“Shreyas Iyer looked really good while he batted” - Dinesh Karthik
The other Iyer in the Indian team - Shreyas - also got an opportunity to feature in the playing XI in the third T20I, with Virat Kohli being rested. Speaking about the batter’s cameo, Karthik said:
Shreyas Iyer looked in good touch during his 16-ball stay at the crease, scoring 25. He was caught at long-off, trying to take on Hayden Walsh. India won the game by 16 runs to win the series 3-0.
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