Indian T20 team captain Shreyas Iyer openly discussed the team's playing style and the young player Vaibhav Suryavanshi ahead of the series against the West Indies. Iyer emphasized that the team's primary objective is to win this series.
Commenting on the young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Captain Iyer shared an interesting observation: off the field, Vaibhav is a very quiet and shy person, but on the field, he becomes a menace to opposing bowlers.
Iyer mentioned that they often talk with Vaibhav about his life and family, beyond cricket, so that he feels comfortable. He noted that off the field, Vaibhav is very sweet and calm, but on the field, he demonstrates an extremely aggressive and destructive playing style.
Furthermore, Iyer mentioned that experienced players who won the World Cup as opponents are currently playing in the team. However, he predicted that when the right moment comes, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will dominate Indian cricket and maintain his influence for a long time.
Philosophy of fearless play
Captain Iyer stated that he wants his players to be more independent and fearless. He believes that a player's true potential is only revealed when they overcome internal fears and play openly. He added that the entire team supports each other, acting as a shield for their teammates.
Priority of winning the series
Emphasizing his leadership approach, Iyer made it clear that his main goal on the field is to win the series. He does not want constant squad experimentation in early matches to cause players to feel insecure.
On his own game
Speaking about his own game, Shreyas noted that he always prefers to play according to the current situation. If wickets fall early in the match, he is capable of building a solid foundation for the team and effectively putting pressure on the bowlers.