Shreyas Iyer’s perennial problem against short ball continues to haunt him | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Shortly before the commencement of the second Test in Cape Town, Shreyas Iyer promptly headed outside the Newlands Stadium for throwdowns during an optional training session.The two throwdown specialists, Nuwan Senaviratne, with his left-arm side-arm deliveries, and Raghavendra, accompanied by batting coach Vikram Rathour, were delivering intense sessions from 18 yards.The objective was to prepare the stylish Mumbaikar for short balls, a challenge he has faced across formats since his debut.A few minutes into the session, he faced a challenging throwdown from 18 yards – a short, fierce delivery aimed at the body that rose sharply due to the reduced distance.With a speed exceeding 150 clicks, the bat failed to come down in time, resulting in a forceful impact on the fleshy are...