India middle-order batsman, Shreyas Iyer said that he likes pressure and rather thrives in it. He further said that although the first two games have not gone according to the plan, he is sure to bounce back in the third one.
“I thrive under pressure and it motivates me to go against them,” Iyer said on the eve of the third and final ODI in Manuka Oval, Canberra. The Mumbai-born was overwhelmed by the Aussie plan of getting him out on the short ball.
“I am really happy that they are coming up with a plan (against me). I feel it (a short leg and leg gully) helps to take advantage and score more runs and make the best use of it,” said India’s number four batsman,” Iyer said. “I feel overwhelmed and take it as a challenge,” he added.
“It’s all about the mindset that you need to adjust. How you need to place yourself on the wicket. Rather than bending down too much (during stance), you stand upright. It easier to pick up the short one.”
Talking about his akward dismissal in the first game, when Josh Hazlewood bowled a well-directed bouncer to him, the 26-year-old said, “I knew that the short ball was going to come. I got in two frames of mind, thinking of pulling, and at the same time, I had this uppercut shot. I got stuck in between two thoughts and couldn’t play the shot.”
Indian bowlers have been at the receiving end of some blazing innings from the Kangaroos, the Delhi Capitals captain in IPL defended them saying that the bowlers have had quite a workload in the IPL, hence it was difficult for them to adjust to Australian conditions and the change in the Kookaburra too affected their game.
“The amount of workload, staying in quarantine, it plays on your mind. They are world-class bowlers and they will come back strong. I really believe in them and I am happy with the kind of work (effort) they are doing (at nets).” he said.
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