Iyer also hinted that India could utilise some of their bench strength in the third T20I on Thursday. Iyer, who took over from Suryakumar Yadav after India became T20 world champions for a record third time in March this year, suffered away series defeats to Ireland (0-2) and England (1-4) before winning his maiden series as captain.
India T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer on Tuesday said a shaky start to his captaincy stint was a “tough pill to swallow” but underlined the need to have an “equilibrium”, after his side sealed a 2-0 series win over Afghanistan.
We have to bring that intent to the team. We didn’t apply that. If we want to beat the biggest teams on the international stage, we have to improve on that. PTI SSC SSC DDV
“We thought about how to improve the 150-160 score to 200-plus.
Zadran said they need to apply themselves to put up big scores on the board. “But this is the second game we’ve got this year so with more games we will improve,” he added.
India Secures Dominant Win in Second T20I Against Afghanistan
India’s cricket team delivered a strong performance in the second T20I, following their demand for a comprehensive victory after the first match. Captain Shreyas Iyer expressed satisfaction with the team’s execution, stating, “Looking at the last match and coming into this one, we were demanding a comprehensive win and today was a good one.”
As they prepare for the final T20I, Iyer indicated that the team would explore different combinations, hinting at opportunities for players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He emphasized the importance of self-belief, remarking, “It’s all about believing in yourself and it’s a funny game. Anything can change at any moment.”
On the other side, Afghanistan’s captain Ibrahim Zadran acknowledged that his team struggled in the powerplay, crediting the Indian bowlers for their effective performance.
