IPL 2025 | Shreyas probably the most improved batter prior to now one yr: Sourav Ganguly 

Shreyas Iyer has rediscovered himself after being dropped from BCCI’s central contract record for 2023-24.
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer is probably the most “improved” batter prior to now yr and seems to be “prepared” for all codecs.

Shreyas has rediscovered himself after being dropped from BCCI’s central contract record for 2023-24. He returned to India’s home setup, put within the laborious yards and returned to worldwide cricket with a brand new air of swagger.

After ending India’s triumphant Champions Trophy marketing campaign because the nation’s main run-scorer, Shreyas relished his purple patch of kind within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He paved the best way for his facet’s success towards the Gujarat Titans on opposition turf with a blistering 97* within the first innings.

All through his stellar show, Shreyas indicated that his prime nemesis, thought of a short-length supply, has now changed into a boon for him.

The previous BCCI president expressed his delight after seeing a brand new model of the 30-year-old and wrote on X, “Shreyas iyer probably the most improved batsman in final one yr…prepared for all codecs. Nice to see his enchancment after a number of points on size.”

Shreyas was solely pushed by the will to steer his facet to victory. When fatigue began to hit Shreyas, he determined to forgo his private milestone and requested Shashank Singh to interrupt his shackles and take advantage of the ultimate over. The explosive right-hander hammered 5 boundaries to raise PBKS to a mammoth 243/5. The goal exceeded GT’s attain as they surrendered to a slender 11-run defeat.

His match-winning 97* displays what the 30-year-old has been executing for the previous yr.