IND vs SA: Shreyas Iyer likes to play in opposition to spinners however has struggled in opposition to tempo, says Irfan Pathan

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan reckons that Shreyas Iyer has struggled in opposition to tempo all through the continued T20I sequence in opposition to South Africa.

Shreyas Iyer has struggled somewhat in opposition to tempo bowling: Irfan Pathan (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSShreyas Iyer has struggled in opposition to tempo bowling: Irfan PathanShreyas has managed scores of 36, 40, 14, and 4 within the 4 T20Is in opposition to South AfricaShreyas will look to make an impression within the deciding T20I in opposition to South Africa

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has identified that Shreyas Iyer has struggled somewhat in opposition to bowlers with further tempo within the ongoing T20I sequence in opposition to South Africa. Pathan stated that whereas Shreyas is snug in opposition to spin and medium tempo, he will get unsettled in opposition to real quick bowling.

Iyer had an excellent run with the bat within the T20I sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka, however he has did not make a lot of an impression within the ongoing South Africa sequence. Notably, he has managed scores of 36, 40, 14, and 4 within the 4 T20Is in opposition to South Africa.

“Yes obviously, he has struggled against pace, not only in this series but in quite a few matches (before that). Even in the IPL, we have seen that when it comes to fast bowlers who are bowling 140-plus, he has struggled a little. His strike rate has also gone down,” Pathan advised Star Sports.

“He likes to play against spinners and if you are bowling less than 140 kph, he is very much comfortable. But the one area of his game he needs to improve is facing the fast bowlers, especially when the ball comes close to his shoulders,” Pathan added.

Irfan backed Shreyas, saying that he’s an excellent batter who has grabbed his alternatives very effectively in latest occasions.

“As far as his first-class cricket is concerned, he averages over 50. He is a brilliant batter and he has performed really well. As much as he has got a chance of batting at No. 3, he has played his part. His numbers are really good, especially in the last few months, for India as well.”

Shreyas will look to make an impression within the deciding T20I in opposition to South Africa, which will probably be performed in Bengaluru on Sunday (June 19).