Aakash Chopra, a leading commentator in the world of Indian cricket, recently made a video on YouTube where he highlighted how important Shreyas Iyer is for KKR. He has all the qualities of a captain and is the backbone of their batting line-up. Read more Rajkotupdates.News : Akash Chopra Says Shreyas Iyer Could Be A Captain For Kkr Or Rcb

He also has the experience of captaincy as he led Delhi Capitals in the last season. However, his unavailability due to a recurring back injury could spell trouble for the team.

The Most Expensive Player In The Ipl 2022 Mega Auction

As the much-awaited IPL 2022 mega auction is set to take place in 10 days, former India opener Aakash Chopra is predicting that Shreyas Iyer will be the most expensive marquee player of the event. The Delhi batsman is a part of the marquee set along with Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Pat Cummins and Faf du Plessis.

Chopra, however, doesn’t think RCB will go bonkers for Iyer as they have retained Kohli and Glenn Maxwell ahead of the auction.

But he is sure that the franchise will try to find a way to get Iyer because they will miss the backbone of their other batting line-up without him. According to the commentator, Iyer’s availability will be crucial for the team to perform well in the upcoming season of IPL. Chopra further added that if Iyer doesn’t play due to his back issues, KKR will be in trouble. Currently, Iyer is training hard in order to make himself fit for the tournament.

Shreyas Iyer Could Be A Captain For Kkr Or Rcb

The next edition of Indian Premier League will see a lot of star players miss out due to injuries. Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah are both out of action due to injury.

Commentator-turned-cricketer Aakash Chopra feels that the Kolkata Knight Riders have a 50-50 chance of making it to the playoffs in the 16th edition of the cash-rich league. He also said that the franchise would need to make a change in their captaincy if Shreyas Iyer is ruled out of the tournament due to his back injury.

He believes that the KKR can consider Nitish Rana for the captaincy position if Iyer is ruled out of the tournament. He is a left-hander who has captained Delhi in domestic cricket and has leadership experience. Besides, Rana can play all of KKR’s matches and is a mainstay for the team. He has also played a few international matches for New Zealand and could prove to be a valuable asset for the team.

Shreyas Iyer Will Be The Backbone Of The Other Batting Lineup

With Rishabh Pant ruled out of India’s first Test against Australia due to back injury, Shreyas Iyer is expected to be the backup keeper-batter for the Indian red-ball side. The Delhi Capitals opener has been a key member of the Indian team and could play a crucial role in their upcoming clashes against New Zealand.

The former Indian batter has been a part of the Indian team’s last two ODI series against Bangladesh and Australia, despite having to miss one limited-overs match due to his back injury. He is also keen on getting fit for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India this year.

Commentator-turned-cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Iyer will be a crucial player for both KKR and RCB in the absence of Pant. The ex-India batsman recently shared a video on his YouTube channel where he weighed in on the marquee list players ahead of the mega auction.

Shreyas Iyer Is The Only Indian Batsman In The KKR Squad

Shreyas Iyer is a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise. The Indian batsman has led KKR to the playoffs in the past and was an instrumental figure when they defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise in the final of the 14th edition of the cash-rich league.

KKR have been dealt with a major blow ahead of the start of the IPL 2023 season after skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out for the first half of the tournament due to back injury. The two-time champions have named Nitish Rana as the stand-in captain.

In a video on YouTube, commentator-turned-cricketer Aakash Chopra explains why Iyer’s absence will be a massive blow for the team. He said that Iyer is an important member of the batting line-up for KKR and they will struggle without him. Chopra also reveals that he believes the team has a 50-50 chance of making it to the play-offs this year.