“The lack of knowledge of the game is evident”. Ex-India cricketer questions Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy calls |: Cricket News:
Shreyas IyerIndia’s tenure as T20I captain began on a disappointing note as the Men in Blue suffered a 34-run defeat to Ireland in the first match of the two-match series in Belfast on Friday, June 26. Chasing 183, India never found momentum with the bat and eventually folded for 148, but Iyer’s tactical decisions on the field were also scrutinized after the defeat.Former India opener Akash Chopra questioned some of Iyer’s captaincy calls, especially his handling of the bowling attack. While Prasidh Krishna endured a forgettable outing, leaking 57 runs from his four overs at an economy of 14.25, Iyer continued with the Gujarat Titans pacer and allowed him to complete his full spell despite the heavy punishment he received.Chopra also highlighted another eyebrow-raising decision. Off-spinner Washington Sundar, one of India’s frontline bowling options, was introduced only in the 16th over. By then, Ireland had built a solid platform, and Sundar’s over went for 19 runs, leaving many to question whether he should have been brought into the attack earlier.Speaking on his YouTube channel after the match, Chopra suggested that India’s new captain should have managed his bowling resources differently. “Prasidh Krishna played six T20Is for India. He bowled 24 overs in that. He took eight wickets. So he is quite a wicket-taker, but look at the economy. He conceded 11.5 runs per over. He conceded 277 runs in 24 overs. He had one innings of overs, and he conceded 20 in 20 runs. his 24 overs, too much has become the reason for sure they have the option to go to other players. You said you wanted to play Prasidh Krishna, which is okay, but a little lack of knowledge of the game is visible (says Shreya: Iyer),” said Chopra.Surprisingly, Prasidh arrived in Ireland with an incredible IPL record, winning the Purple Cap in IPL 2025 with 25 wickets before taking another 16 wickets in 12 matches for Gujarat Titans in the 2026 season. However, exploits did not translate into success in Belfast.With India trailing 0-1 in the series, Iyer had an immediate chance to respond. The second T20I will not only test India’s ability to bounce back but will also give the new captain a chance to answer questions about his tactical approach after a challenging start to his leadership.
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