Shreyas Iyer’s appointment as the national T20 captain marks a major strategic transition.
The selectors have rewarded his tactical acumen and proven IPL championship pedigree with the national T20 reins.
Speaking at a press conference during the T20 Mumbai League, seasoned pacer Tushar Deshpande shared high praise for two of his prominent peers: his Rajasthan Royals teammate, the young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and his Mumbai compatriot Shreyas Iyer, who was recently selected as the captain of the Indian cricket team.
The media interaction took place on June 6, ahead of the highly anticipated 2:00 PM clash featuring the Bandra Blasters squaring off against the NaMo Bandra Tigers at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
“He Plays the Ball, Not the Bowler”
For Vaibhav, who has drawn comparisons to greats like Sachin Tendulkar for making such an early impact in top-tier cricket.
“His fearless approach is his biggest strength,” Deshpande noted. “I’ve said this before: he plays the ball, not the bowler.
“At just 15 years of age, he can read the bowler’s plan, understand the field placements, and only then take his stance. He is an immense talent.”
High Praise for India’s New Captain
For Shreyas Iyer’s elevation to India’s captaincy, Deshpande was full of admiration for his longtime Mumbai teammate.
“Shreyas is a brilliant player, a brilliant cricketer, and a great leader,” Deshpande stated. “He has proven that with Delhi Capitals, taking them to the final in 2020 when I was part of the squad, and later with KKR, winning the IPL.
“It’s been a great journey for him. I wish him all the best and hope he wins a lot of ICC trophies for the country.”
Crucially, the inclusion of fresh, explosive talents like Sooryavanshi in the transition plans signals a bold new blueprint aimed at building a fearless, high-intent Indian T20 squad for future ICC tournaments.
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