Shreyas Iyer's Dismissal In Buchi Babu Match Reinvigorates Talks About His Struggles Against Short-Pitch Bowling

Shreyas Iyer’s recurring struggle with short-pitch bowling was evident in his recent Buchi Babu tournament match, sparking renewed discussions on social media about his long-standing weakness.

Shreyas Iyer, Team India and Kolkata Knight Riders batter, is representing Mumbai in the ongoing Buchi Babu Cricket Tournament. In Mumbai’s recent match against Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) XI, the right-handed batter struggled to make a substantial impact, managing scores of just 2 and 22 in the game. However, what came as particularly concerning for the batter was his dismissal to a short-pitched ball as it highlighted his long-standing difficulty with such bowling, a topic frequently discussed among cricket fans and experts.

Bowling from around the wicket, pacer Achyuth CV delivered a short ball targeting the leg stump. The Mumbai batter attempted a pull shot but couldn’t control it, resulting in a catch by Ajith Ram S. This dismissal of Iyer got social media talking about his long-standing fight with facing short-pitch balls.

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Watch the video of Shreyas Iyer’s dismissal below:

Here's some of the social media posts talking about Iyer's short-ball weakness: 

Iyer's Continuous Struggles Facing Short-Pitch Bowling

Iyer has consistently struggled against the short ball across all formats, often getting out in similar fashion. He has often found himself in the middle of criticism for his inability to handle short-pitched deliveries.

During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Iyer responded sharply to a reporter’s question about his struggles with short balls and defended his ability to handle short-pitched deliveries criticising the perception that he struggles with such deliveries. He expressed frustration with the ongoing scrutiny and emphasised that players can get out to various types of deliveries anyway irrespective of the shots they play.

Watch the video of Iyer's interaction with a journalist about short-pict bowling here:

Coming to the Buchi Babu tournament, Mumbai faced a heavy defeat by 286 runs in the match against TNCA XI. The team’s batting lineup, featuring notable players like Suryakumar Yadav, faltered under pressure.