‘Kya sachii baat boli hai’ – Fans react as KKR batter backs Shreyas Iyer to become India’s next captain

The Indian Cricket Board has announced the 17-member squad for the Asia Cup, commencing on August 30. Notably, the roster has marked the comeback of Shreyas Iyer, who can boost Rohit Sharma’s side during the Asia Cup. In addition, the right-handed batter had great success for India while batting at number four.

Meanwhile, speaking on the same subject, KKR star batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz heaps praise on India star batter Shreyas Iyer and wishes him to be the next captain of Team India after Rohit Sharma. Notably, Afghanistan’s wicketkeeper batter feels that if India’s star batter can lead KKR in the IPL so well, then he can lead any team in the world easily.

Shreyas Iyer is good India captaincy material: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

“Hopefully, he (Shreyas) will become a good captain. He will be a good captain because he leads a team (KKR) in the IPL. The IPL is the biggest competition in the world. If he can lead a team in the IPL, he can lead any team in the world. India also. Rohit is there right now. India’s cricket quality is of a high level. If Shreyas leads a team in the IPL, that means he is good (as India captaincy material),” Rahmanullah Gurbaz said on Times of India.

Meanwhile, the opening batter has expressed his happiness for Shreyas Iyer’s return after such a long time. In addition, the 21-year-old batter has called Shreyas Iyer a key player for Rohit Sharma’s side for the Asia Cup. Furthermore, the young cricketer also shared his experience with India’s batter during the IPL.

“I am really happy for him (Shreyas). After a long time, he has made it to the team. He is a key player. He is a very good player. That’s why he has been picked in the Indian side. He deserves it. We play together at KKR. He is a very good man. He is a very good captain, a young captain. He is young and dynamic,” he addded further.

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