"I was definitely struggling after the World Cup in the longer format. When I expressed my concerns, no one was agreeing on it. But at the same time, this competition is with me when the IPL is coming closer. So that's what I wanted to see." I have tried my best.,
"Whatever plan and strategy we (KKR) made earlier, basically if we could have executed it to the best of our abilities, we would have been in a good position - and that's where we are right now," Iyer said earlier. Last press conference.
Earlier this year, after scoring only 104 runs in the first two matches, Iyer was dropped from India's squad for the remaining three matches against England. H had reportedly complained of back spasms after the second Test in Visakhapatnam.
Later, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) dropped him from the annual retainers after he missed Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Baroda, with Iyer reportedly opting for the KKR pre-season to resolve his BAC injury issues. Participated in off-season camp.
After this, Iyer returned to play the Ranji Trophy semi-finals, in which he scored 95 runs in the second innings against Baroda and won the title for Mumbai in the final on home ground.Even during the Ranji Trophy final against Baroda, Iyer could not field for two days due to a re-emergence of a back problem.
During Sunday's title clash between KKR and SRH, Iyer will be captaining an IP team in the final for the second time after leading Delhi Capitals to the runners-up finish in IPL 2020. In IPL 2024, Iyer had a good time and scored 345 runs. 1 game, which included two fifties, and India were not even in contention for a tea in the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup.
“I think the transition from red-ball cricket to white-ball cricket is difficult, both as a batsman and as a bowler.It was a little difficult in the beginning but once you get used to it, I think you pick up the pace and catch up with other players."
“It's been fantastic. We won the final. I was part of the team and I also contributed in the final. I lived in the moment and didn't think about what was going to happen to me in terms of selection.I just wanted to participate and see that I play to the best of my ability,” Iye said amid a tumultuous first six months of 2024.
KKR will rely heavily on their spin-bowling duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunny Narine to counter SRH's power-packed batting line-up. “They are our wicket-takers. They have been prompt in implementing our plans. When he bowls the middle overs, he takes wickets and keeps the ball strong.Hopefully, they will do it tomorrow.
Iyer also thought that the pitch for Sunday's final would be different from the one used for the Qualifier 2 encounter on Friday. “Looking at the wicket today, it is completely different from Qualifier 2. This is a red clay wicket. We don't know how it will play tomorrow.The dew factor did not play any role yesterday, hopefully whatever decision we take will go in our favour.
Iyer scored an unbeaten 58 off 24 balls in Qualifier 1 against SRH in Ahmedabad, helping KKR easily reach the final and are now on the verge of winning their third IPL title. With two-time IPL-winning captain Gautam Gambhir as KKR's mentor this season, Iyer feels his presence has been valuable.
“This publicity has definitely been created by you people (media persons). Where I stand (as captain), it is definitely up to you (to decide).Gautam Bhai has a lot of knowledge about how the game is played.
“He has won two titles with KKR and his strategies have been spot on in terms of what to execute against the opposition (teams). He adds a lot to the team and hopefully we continue the same momentum through his knowledge,” Iyer concluded.
"Whatever plan and strategy we (KKR) made earlier, basically if we could have executed it to the best of our abilities, we would have been in a good position - and that's where we are right now," Iyer said earlier. Last press conference.
Earlier this year, after scoring only 104 runs in the first two matches, Iyer was dropped from India's squad for the remaining three matches against England. H had reportedly complained of back spasms after the second Test in Visakhapatnam.
Later, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) dropped him from the annual retainers after he missed Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Baroda, with Iyer reportedly opting for the KKR pre-season to resolve his BAC injury issues. Participated in off-season camp.
After this, Iyer returned to play the Ranji Trophy semi-finals, in which he scored 95 runs in the second innings against Baroda and won the title for Mumbai in the final on home ground.Even during the Ranji Trophy final against Baroda, Iyer could not field for two days due to a re-emergence of a back problem.
During Sunday's title clash between KKR and SRH, Iyer will be captaining an IP team in the final for the second time after leading Delhi Capitals to the runners-up finish in IPL 2020. In IPL 2024, Iyer had a good time and scored 345 runs. 1 game, which included two fifties, and India were not even in contention for a tea in the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup.
“I think the transition from red-ball cricket to white-ball cricket is difficult, both as a batsman and as a bowler.It was a little difficult in the beginning but once you get used to it, I think you pick up the pace and catch up with other players."
“It's been fantastic. We won the final. I was part of the team and I also contributed in the final. I lived in the moment and didn't think about what was going to happen to me in terms of selection.I just wanted to participate and see that I play to the best of my ability,” Iye said amid a tumultuous first six months of 2024.
KKR will rely heavily on their spin-bowling duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunny Narine to counter SRH's power-packed batting line-up. “They are our wicket-takers. They have been prompt in implementing our plans. When he bowls the middle overs, he takes wickets and keeps the ball strong.Hopefully, they will do it tomorrow.
Iyer also thought that the pitch for Sunday's final would be different from the one used for the Qualifier 2 encounter on Friday. “Looking at the wicket today, it is completely different from Qualifier 2. This is a red clay wicket. We don't know how it will play tomorrow.The dew factor did not play any role yesterday, hopefully whatever decision we take will go in our favour.
Iyer scored an unbeaten 58 off 24 balls in Qualifier 1 against SRH in Ahmedabad, helping KKR easily reach the final and are now on the verge of winning their third IPL title. With two-time IPL-winning captain Gautam Gambhir as KKR's mentor this season, Iyer feels his presence has been valuable.
“This publicity has definitely been created by you people (media persons). Where I stand (as captain), it is definitely up to you (to decide).Gautam Bhai has a lot of knowledge about how the game is played.
“He has won two titles with KKR and his strategies have been spot on in terms of what to execute against the opposition (teams). He adds a lot to the team and hopefully we continue the same momentum through his knowledge,” Iyer concluded.
