Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Saba Karim supported the selection of Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer in the World Cup squad. The 28-year-old played just two matches in the 2023 Asian Cup after returning from injury as he suffered spasms in his back in the closing stages of the match against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Iyer worked hard to recover from the surgery at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore, after which he took part in match simulations and practice matches to prove his worth in the Asia Cup and World Cup But I injured my back again. This has led to speculations as to whether her fitness will be factored into major events in India.
Saba Karim speaks on GeoCinema and is happy with the Indian selectors and team management for including Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer in the World Cup squad and highlighting his contribution to the team in ODI format matches. .
“I am happy that they continue to support Shreyas Iyer. It clearly shows that the team management and select members have a lot of faith in him. He played a very important role in the preparations for the day, which is why I am happy that they will support him until the World Cup squad is announced,” said Saba Karim.
Iyer made his long-awaited return to the Indian team in the group stage of the ongoing 2023 Asian Cup against Pakistan. He scored 14 runs before being dismissed by Haris Rauf and the star batsman could be given a chance to play 11 matches against Australia starting September 22.
I Am Pretty Excited For Shreyas Iyer To Get Back Into the Fold – Saba Karim
Saba Karim believes it is necessary to support the players even if they have struggled in some matches before the high-profile event at home. Shreyas Iyer is also expected to perform well in the upcoming matches as he will be an integral part of the team’s success in the ODI World Cup to be held in India.
“I don’t think there should be a problem with him being part of the team when he’s fit, even if he hasn’t scored in the last two or three games. No.” She has to support players who have performed well in the past and they will definitely get three ODI matches and two practice matches here. Shreyas Iyer is a great player and I am very happy to see him come back into the game and score runs at the right time for the Indian team,” added Saba Karim.
In 44 matches so far, he has scored 1645 runs at an average of 45.69, ensuring stability in India’s middle order. He has scored his double century and his 14th half-century in his 38 innings, and the star batsman is playing his first eleven ahead of the mega-event in India.He is KL Rahul and Ishan will face a tough challenge from his Kishan.
