Sourav Ganguly Hails Shreyas Iyer As The Most Improved Batter In Final 1 Yr
IPL 2025: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer is essentially the most “improved” batter previously 12 months and seems to be “prepared” for all codecs. Shreyas has rediscovered himself after being dropped from BCCI’s central contract listing 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 type 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 become 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 essentially the most improved batsman in final 1 yr .. prepared for all codecs. Nice to see his enchancment after just a few points on size.”
It wasn’t a wanton whim for Shreyas to get his maiden IPL hundred. He was solely pushed by the need 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 benefit from the ultimate over.
The explosive right-hander hammered 5 boundaries to carry 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 12 months. In his final Ranji Trophy marketing campaign, Shreyas garnered 480 runs from 5 matches for Mumbai, averaging 68.57 whereas hanging at a wholesome charge of 90.22.
With 345 runs in his kitty from 9 matches, Shreyas was the fourth-highest run-getter within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He exhibited his wealthy vein of type within the Vijay Hazare Trophy, boasting 325 runs in 5 video games at a staggering common of 325.00.
