Shryeas Iyer on short-ball issues was quoted as saying that he “turned a deaf ear to outside talk.”

Shryeas Iyer said on Friday that he turned a “deaf ear” to outside comments and focused on taking corrective measures, which are yielding results. He acknowledged that the constant talk about his apparent weakness against short-pitched delivery did affect him at one point in time, but he said that he has since moved past that point.

Shryeas Iyer, who hit 87 runs off 105 balls to rescue India out of difficulty in the second Test against Bangladesh here, was targeted for a brief spell by the bowlers for the home side with short deliveries. However, Iyer was able to pull India out of their predicament.

He stated that he felt confident in his ability to do well against the strategies because he had done a lot of practise in preparation for them.

“As soon as I stepped up to the plate, the bowlers from Bangladesh began aiming their short balls directly at me. Shryeas Iyer stated during the press conference held at the conclusion of the second day’s play that while the ball was seaming, the bowlers were bowling short balls.

Shryeas Iyer had scored 86 runs in India’s only innings during their victory by 188 runs in the first test match that was played in Chattogram.

When asked about rumours that circulated concerning his inability to defend against short balls, he responded by saying, “That (short ball difficulty) has been something the pundits speak about.” People are always telling me that I have that problem away from the field.

It had occurred to me at some point in time at some point in the past. But if I leave (the ball) where it is or keep it down, I won’t have any issues at all. The situation was that there would be no runs scored (against the short balls), and that was the case.

He felt that it was essential to block out the sounds from the street.

When individuals from the outside talk about difficulties, it does play into the head of a batter, but it’s crucial for a player to turn a deaf ear to them. The remaining details will be handled by themselves. The right-handed batter, who was 28 years old and batted from the right side, remarked that ignorance was bliss.

Iyer stated that he did not make any adjustments to his strategy, and he continued to bat in the same manner as he did in the first test match. “When I went in to bat, the ball was not turning that much, and that was the communication I had with Rishabh,” said the batter. “When I went in to bat, the ball was not turning that much.”

The only thing I was attempting to do was play the line of the ball, which is quite similar to how I played when I was in Chattogram.

“The fast bowlers were working from one end, and my mentality going into the session was to simply play it out and see how things went.” Obviously, I’m not going to limit the number of strokes I take, and if I see the ball pitching in my area, I’m going to go for it.

I gambled on myself today, and thank goodness it paid off with a good score. Iyer has also defended himself by saying that he followed his natural inclinations when he got out while playing a sweep shot. He said this in order to explain his actions.

“Today, I trusted my gut and went with my first impulse. I’ve been practising my sweep shot whenever I get the chance in the nets. I was able to carry out the first one effectively, but my performance on the second one was not quite up to par.

“But I don’t regret (getting out) because I was doing a lot of work (for sweep shots), and my natural instinct took over in that scenario and I played that shot.” “But I don’t regret (getting out) because I was doing a lot of practise (for sweep shots).

It does not matter that I was not able to execute well because it will work out better the next time. My ability to make decisions was conclusive.”

Iyer responded by saying, “Definitely, it hurts as a batsman but at the same time I looked at it in a positive manner,” when he was asked if he was sad that he did not reach a hundred.

“I went there when the squad was in a difficult condition, and I was able to get them out of it. That is more important to me than achieving a personal milestone.

In addition to that, he stated that Pant’s “phenomenal” innings, in which he scored 93 runs off of 105 balls, helped to relieve some of the strain on the other end.

Rishabh’s batting performance was nothing short of extraordinary. He is such a forceful opponent at the plate. “In the end, it takes two people to dance the tango,” remarked Iyer.