By With the IPL mega auction just around the corner, former India opener Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on a few players that could go for a lot of money. Chopra believes that Shreyas Iyer could be the most expensive of them all. Read more Rajkotupdates.News : Ruchi Soya To Be Renamed Patanjali Foods Company Board Approves Stock Surges
He says that RCB may break the bank to pick him as their captain. The former cricketer also explains why Iyer is irreplaceable for his team.
Iyer’s captaincy potential
According to the former cricketer, Iyer has the potential to be a good captain. He believes that the 28-year-old batsman is a very calm player and can take difficult decisions in challenging situations. He also praised him for his self-confidence and desire to win. He has shown these qualities while leading Delhi Capitals in the last IPL season.
The former Indian cricketer further added that Iyer could become an ideal captain for KKR or RCB in the future. He also pointed out that Iyer is a very good top-order batter and can bat anywhere in the batting order.
With regular captain Shreyas Iyer out with a back injury, the franchise is looking for an interim skipper to lead them through the initial phase of IPL 2023. Nitish Rana and Sunil Narine are the top candidates to take over from Iyer until he is fit to play again.
Iyer’s leadership skills
Having played under experienced captains like Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni, Iyer has the skills to become an excellent leader for KKR or RCB. He is a vocal player on the field and leads by example with his batting skills.
The former India cricketer also believes that KKR’s current form shows that they could dominate the league for quite some time. However, he said that they will miss Iyer’s presence as a captain and batsman.
The KKR skipper recently caused a controversy when he revealed that the team’s CEO Venky Mysore is involved in team selection. This comment sparked a debate among cricket pundits, but Iyer later clarified his statement. He explained that he meant that the CEO is there to ‘console’ players who aren’t selected in the playing XI. This was a reasonable explanation and the former cricketer thinks that Iyer may have been told to change his words by the KKR management.
Iyer’s batting skills
Iyer has shown excellent batting skills in the past and has the potential to be a successful captain for either team. He has the ability to inspire his teammates and help them improve their game. This will make him an ideal captain for KKR or RCB in the upcoming season of IPL.
Former Indian cricketer and commentator Akash Chopra believes that Iyer is a frontrunner to become the new captain of RCB. He has impressed everyone with his batting skills and leadership abilities. Iyer is also a great team player and always encourages his teammates.
According to him, Iyer will be the most expensive player in the upcoming IPL mega auction. He is expected to be a big draw in the marquee set, which includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, and Mohammed Shami. Iyer will be a good addition to the batting line-up of KKR. He is an aggressive batsman who can hit the ball hard and will strengthen KKR’s middle order.
Iyer’s fitness
Aakash Chopra praised Iyer’s fitness levels and how the stylish right-hander maintains his body. Iyer has recently written a book called ‘Fit At Any Age’, which is based on his realisations and experiences as a soldier in the Indian Air Force. The book also shares his personal regime. He runs roughly 7-8 km every day and spends 2 hours at home gym working out.
Iyer has a good chance to become the captain for KKR or RCB next season, but both franchises would have to break the bank to lure him. He is one of the marquee players in this auction and would attract many bids.
Chopra highlighted that both DC and KKR will miss Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer in the 2023 edition of the IPL. He believes that the two star batters are irreplaceable in their respective teams and could jeopardise their chances of making the playoffs. Both players are suffering from back injuries, which could keep them away from the tournament.