Shreyas Iyer, the Badshah of Kanpur, was recently handed over the Test cap, making him the 303rd Indian Test player. Iyer has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket, and his selection for the India vs New Zealand Test series marks a new milestone in his cricketing career. In this article, we look at Iyer’s journey into Test cricket, his performance in domestic cricket, and his future in Test cricket.
Shreyas Iyer Becomes 303rd Indian Test Player
Shreyas Iyer was recently handed over the Test cap, making him the 303rd Indian Test player. Iyer, who hails from Mumbai, had been a consistent performer in domestic cricket and his selection for the India vs New Zealand Test series marks a new milestone in his cricketing career.
Badshah of Kanpur Handed Over Test Cap
The Test cap was handed over to Iyer by the ‘Badshah of Kanpur’, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag. Sehwag, who is known for his aggressive batting style, was a great mentor for Iyer and has been instrumental in his development. Iyer was overwhelmed to receive the Test cap from the legendary cricketer and thanked him for his guidance.
Iyer’s Journey Into Test Cricket
Iyer’s journey into Test cricket started in 2016 when he made his debut in first-class cricket for Mumbai. Iyer went on to represent India A in various series, where he scored heavily and was eventually selected for the India vs New Zealand Test series.
India vs New Zealand Test Series
Iyer has been selected for the India vs New Zealand Test series, which is currently underway. Iyer has been in good form and has scored heavily in the series, making a mark in his debut Test series.
Iyer’s Performance in Domestic Cricket
Iyer has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket, scoring heavily in first-class and List A cricket. He has scored more than 4,000 runs in first-class cricket and has an impressive average of 48. He has also been successful in limited-overs cricket, scoring more than 2,000 runs in List A cricket.
Iyer’s Future in Test Cricket
Iyer has made a good start to his Test career and has impressed with his performance in the India vs New Zealand Test series. He will be looking to continue his good form in the upcoming Test series and cement his place in the Indian Test team.
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