US EditionIND vs ENG: 'I got a call from...,' Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn't supposed to play 1st ODI in Nagpur
- Shreyas Iyer revealed he was not initially scheduled to play in the first ODI against England due to Virat Kohli's late knee injury.
- Iyer scored 59 runs off 36 balls, helping India chase down 249 runs and win by four wickets.
- The Indian team management is considering Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma as openers, with Kohli expected to return at number four.
- Iyer stated, 'I got a call from the skipper saying that you play because Virat has gotten a swollen knee.
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Shreyas Iyer's ODI spot admission baffles pundits as line-up change looms in 2nd ODI
India vs England: Shreyas Iyer revealed after the first ODI that he was not originally part of the playing XI in Nagpur. He stated that he replaced Virat Kohli in the India lineup after the batter suffered a knee injury. Iyer's admission baffled Akash Chopra.
Shreyas Iyer's Big Reveal: 'Wasn't Supposed To Play 1st ENG ODI, Cut Short Movie After Rohit Sharma's Call'
In a surprising reveal, Shreyas Iyer said after yesterday's match that he wasn't in India's playing 11 plans for the first 2025 ODI against England until Virat Kohli's late knee injury.
Shreyas Iyer reveals he wasn’t part of original playing XI for first ODI vs England, explains details
Shreyas Iyer, who was terrific for India in the ODI World Cup 2023, lost his spot in the playing XI after flopping in the back-to-back ODIs against Sri Lanka in 2024. Rishabh Pant then replaced him in the playing XI. Since then, Iyer scored plenty of runs in domestic cricket and was in the scheme of things for the upcoming Champions Trophy, slated to begin on February 19. Given his performance in the last ICC tournament and his current form, the…
I was watching the film and Rohit Bhai got a call at night… ', Iyer revealed after a stormy innings against England
IND Vs ENG, Shreyas Iyer: The Indian cricket team defeated England by four wickets in the first ODI played in Nagpur. After winning this match, India took a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. Shubman Gill, who came to bowl at number three after Virat Kohli, was the hero of the match. Gill played a brilliant innings of 87 runs off 96 balls. Apart from him, Shreyas Iyer batted in T20 style. Shreyas Iyer's brilliant innings Shreyas Iyer scored 59 runs…
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