Shreyas Iyer channelled his inner Sunil Narine in the ongoing Buchi Babu tournament. The Indian batter bowled off-spin while copying Narine's unorthodox action in one of the games.
Iyer, who missed out on being a part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2024, made a comeback for the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka. Iyer played for Mumbai in last season's Ranji Trophy after missing out on a central contract earlier this year.
A new side of Shreyas Iyer was seen when Mumbai took the field to face Tamil Nadu Cricket Association XI in the ongoing Buchi Babu tournament. Normally a designated batter, Iyer decided to try his luck in bowling and imitated Narine's action.
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VIDEO: Shreyas Iyer imitates KKR team-mate Sunil Narine's bowling action
Sunil Narine's bowling action is one of the most unorthodox actions there is. The finger spinner usually hides his bowling hand behind his back, to remain a mystery in the eyes of the batter.
Iyer pulled off something similar, or should we say, tried to pull off the same technique. In the Group C game against TNCA XI, Shreyas Iyer imitated his Kolkata Knight Riders teammate Sunil Narine in search of a few wickets.
Shreyas Iyer bowling with Sunil Narine action 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Ah0omGDxgE
— Yash Godara #ICT (@105of70Mumbai) August 27, 2024
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When did Shreyas Iyer last bowl for India?
Shreyas Iyer has bowled in Tests only once in his career. Iyer took the ball against Australia at Ahmedabad in March 2023. He conceded two runs in just the one over he bowled.
The last time the 29-year-old bowled in the 50-over format was against Sri Lanka at Trivandrum in January 2023.
Iyer has just bowled two balls in the T20Is for India, giving away two runs in a game against South Africa in Cuttack in June 2022.
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