Shreyas Iyer, widely recognized for his stylish demeanor both on and off the field, became the center of attention as he walked out to bat for India D in the Duleep Trophy 2024 clash against India A in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh on Friday (September 13). In a rare move for a batter, Iyer sported sunglasses, bringing an air of coolness to his entrance. However, his confidence soon turned into frustration as he was dismissed for a seven-ball duck by Khaleel Ahmed.
Khaleel Ahmed’s early dominance and fall of Shreyas Iyer
Khaleel, operating with the new ball, delivered a stellar performance by making the most of his left-arm angle. He struck early, dismissing Atharva Taide on the third ball of the innings and then landing the crucial wicket of Iyer. Khaleel tempted Iyer into playing a full-length delivery, which led to a mistimed shot and an easy catch at mid-on, sealing the skipper’s fate. Iyer’s dismissal was a significant blow for India D, as the captain’s early fall left the team reeling. His wicket not only shifted the momentum but also raised questions about India D’s ability to go closer to India A’s competitive total.
The moment sparked a wave of reactions on Twitter, with many poking fun at the stark contrast between Iyer’s cool appearance and his early dismissal. Fans highlighted the irony of how his suave entry, complete with shades, crumbled with a duck, while others expressed disappointment at the India D captain’s inability to score, given the expectations surrounding him.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Came with Sunglasses and gone for a duck 🦆 😁 #Shreyasiyer pic.twitter.com/O6Y29PLWOk
— Prakash (@definitelynot05) September 13, 2024
Shreyas Iyer chips one to mid-on for a duck. Got the sense he was expecting the short ball. Did well to evade one from Khaleel, but couldn’t stay on to make an impact. India D 6/2 early on day two.
— Shashank Kishore (@captainshanky) September 13, 2024
welcome to the crease, Shreyas “cool boy” Iyer 😂😂🙌 #DuleepTrophy #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/fmNFf2ZOpj
— Cricket by JB (@cricketByJB) September 13, 2024
Poor Shreyas Iyer is now gonna become a meme isn’t he 🤧
— Anish (@notcricspert) September 13, 2024
A similarity in Shreyas Iyer and Riyan Parag’s recent showings have suggested the lack of confidence in building knocks around their defence. Will be interesting to see how Iyer goes here. #DuleepTrophy
— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) September 13, 2024
Why Shreyas Iyer why?😭😭 pic.twitter.com/B5qI1R1JUH
— Gajan (@JayHind108) September 13, 2024
Ye shreyas iyer sunglasses pehn kr kyu batting kr rha 😂
— Vishal (@Fanpointofviews) September 13, 2024
There are 3 more innings left, if you make at least 2 centuries, you can be selected for the New Zealand series, otherwise,its end of your red ball career
If you perform well in England odi sariies you will be selected #Shreyasiyer
— . (@PrinceinExile27) September 13, 2024
Nobody But Shreyas Iyer on the field
Bhai cricket khelne aaya hai ya Wielding karne 🥴🥴 pic.twitter.com/y7gO7chILG
— Anshul (@Anshul_931930) September 13, 2024
On Personal Issues Ajit Agarkar is so happy person right now by destroying whole career of Shreyas Iyer
Politics done in India Most 😔#DuleepTrophy #ShreyasIyer
— xyz (@xyz00339817) September 13, 2024
Shreyas Iyer Duck
Subah subah Anda Nhi khaya tha kya ?
🤣🤣🤣#DuleepTrophy2024 pic.twitter.com/8rAKkICYjX
— Bharat Cricket Army🇮🇳 (@Hindustani57041) September 13, 2024
Day 2 starts with Harshit Rana’s double blow
Before Khaleel’s heroics, Day 2 began with Harshit Rana removing Shams Mulani and Aqib Khan on consecutive deliveries. India A’s first-innings total of 290 was built on half-centuries from Mulani and Tanush Kotian, but Rana’s efforts limited their chances of crossing the 300-run mark. He ended up as the standout bowler for India D, taking four key wickets.
Despite a shaky start, with both openers Mayank Agarwal and Pratham Singh falling cheaply, contributions from the middle and lower order helped the team recover. Mulani anchored the innings with a patient 89, while Kotian’s brisk 53 added valuable runs. Rana was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 51 runs, while Vidwath Kaverappa and Arshdeep Singh chipped in with two wickets each. India A’s tail folded quickly, as they lost their last two wickets at the same score.
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