New Delhi:
There is no doubt that Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) this season (Shreyas iyer) It is seen in a different avatar. Iyer is scoring runs in a bang. Batting fearlessly. Punjab spin bowling coach and former cricketer Sunil Joshi has described Iyer’s ‘hunger for challenges’ behind it as a big reason. Since being released by Kolkata Knight Riders last season, Iyer has reacted in a very spectacular manner with an unbeaten 97 and 52 runs.

On the change in Iyer, Joshi said, ‘If you look at Iyer’s contribution from the Champions Trophy till now, then it will be clear that there has been a lot of continuity in his performance, especially against the spinners. He accepts every challenge, every ball. This is the mood of a top player.

He said, ‘He has shown hunger and whatever challenge comes in his path, Iyer accepts him. For any player of this capacity, you have to accept every challenge and every ball. I am confident that he has done a lot of work on himself. This is also a good rhythm to move forward as a captain. Note that Shreyas Iyer played a very important role in the midl order in the title win of the Champions Trophy recently. He had an average of 48.60 with two fifties in 5 matches. Joshi threw light on development under Iyer’s leadership and said, ‘He talks to every player. He never flows into too much emotion. Every match is important and their attitude remains the same to play for victory ‘