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August 19, 2025

Aakash Chopra Has Earmarked Shreyas Iyer As India’s Best Current Middle-Order Batter

Aakash Chopra Has Earmarked Shreyas Iyer As India’s Best Current Middle-Order Batter
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On his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra insisted that Shreyas Iyer "needs to be spoken about", discussing his exceptional performances during the Champions Trophy. He stated that no Indian batsmen excelled more than him in the middle overs, hitting boundaries at will and relieving pressure on his teammates.

Chopra further emphasized on Iyer's IPL 2025 season where he scored 604 runs in 17 innings at an average of 50.33. He also highlighted how Iyer led Punjab Kings to the final and delivered his best-ever IPL performance.

  • Middle‑over dominance: India often struggles in that phase, but Iyer's consistency there gives him a strong edge.
     
  • Form meets opportunity: Such top stage performances (Champions Trophy, IPL) usually influence T20 selection.
     
  • Selection dynamic: India’s tentative middle‑order spots include employees like Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, making Iyer’s inclusion a competitive but potentially game‑changing choice.

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