PremiumIND vs BAN: Future Captain? Shreyas Iyer's pep talk at team huddle draws fans attention
In terms of the match itself, Bangladesh's regular skipper, Shakib Al Hasan, was absent due to injury, and stand-in captain Najmul Hossain Shanto elected to bat first.
Last Updated: 01.44 PM, Oct 19, 2023
In Match 17 of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, an unusual sight unfolded as it was Shreyas Iyer, not the captain, vice-captain, or senior player, who delivered the inspirational pep talk to the Indian team.
As the pitch report was being discussed, the camera turned towards the Indian team huddle, where Shreyas Iyer was seen addressing his teammates. Following his words of encouragement, players like Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Shubman Gill gathered around him, sharing hugs and laughter.
This scene caught the attention of fans, many of whom began to speculate that Shreyas Iyer might be the "future captain" of the Indian cricket team.
In terms of the match itself, Bangladesh's regular skipper, Shakib Al Hasan, was absent due to injury, and stand-in captain Najmul Hossain Shanto elected to bat first at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Meanwhile, India achieved their desired outcome - to bowl first and will be fielding an unchanged team.
India has been on a winning streak in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, securing victories in all three of their previous matches. In contrast, Bangladesh started the tournament with a win against Afghanistan but subsequently suffered two defeats.