Missing Suryakumar Yadav? Fans Troll Shreyas Iyer After 3-Run Knock
Shreyas Iyer's T20I return as captain ends in disaster as he scores just 3 off 7 balls, drawing heavy criticism from fans.
Indian captain Shreyas Iyer endured a nightmarish T20I return on Friday, managing only three runs from seven balls in the first match against Ireland at Belfast. Iyer, who was handed the captaincy in place of the dropped Suryakumar Yadav, struggled to get going before being dismissed in the final over of the powerplay.
Fans quickly took to social media to express their disappointment, with many accusing Iyer of wasting his opportunity. Some even called for Suryakumar Yadav's return, highlighting the contrast between the two players.
Iyer's poor showing comes after a gap of over two and a half years from T20I cricket. The 31-year-old was recalled for the Ireland and England series due to his domestic form, but his captaincy debut saw his team fall short in a chase of 183. The defeat leaves India trailing 1-0 in the two-match series.