Ajinkya Rahane Questions Team India's Iyer Decision Ahead of T20I

Ajinkya Rahane is raising eyebrows, saying Team India missed a golden chance to let Shreyas Iyer shine in the 4th T20I against NZ. Instead, skipper Suryakumar Yadav surprised everyone by picking Arshdeep Singh. Rahane believes Iyer is essential, especially with Tilak Varma's injury. If a key player gets hurt during the World Cup, Iyer should be the go-to guy!

Quick rundown

1.Ajinkya Rahane questions Shreyas Iyer's exclusion.

2.Arshdeep Singh replaces Ishan Kishan in the lineup.

3.India opts for a bowler over a backup batter.

4.Shreyas Iyer's last T20I was in December 2023.

5.Tilak Varma's fitness remains a concern for the World Cup.

Rahane's wisdom on Iyer's 49 in 1st ODI vs NZ
Rahane's wisdom on Iyer's 49 in 1st ODI vs NZ
Yo, check it, Ajinkya Rahane's droppin' knowledge on Shreyas Iyer, sayin' he gonna feel real bummed about that 49 he put up in the first ODI against New Zealand. My dude was flowin' smooth but got caught out when India still needed 59 runs. With a 1-0 lead, India’s lookin’ to keep it rollin’ in the next match, fo’ shizzle.
06:55 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Rahane's fiery take on Iyer's ODI performance, believe it!
Rahane's fiery take on Iyer's ODI performance, believe it!
Hey, it’s Ajinkya Rahane, the ninja of cricket! He’s checking out Shreyas Iyer’s 49 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand. But uh-oh! Iyer might be feeling down after getting out when we needed just 59 runs! With Washington Sundar injured, Rahane’s got plans to shake things up for the next match. Let’s bring the energy and chase that victory, believe it!
08:05 am on Monday, 12 January, 2026
Ajinkya Rahane ka Sanju Samson ko pyaara paigam, Tilak aa rahe hain
Ajinkya Rahane ka Sanju Samson ko pyaara paigam, Tilak aa rahe hain
Ajinkya Rahane keh rahe hain, Sanju bhai ka waqt abhi gaya nahi, golden duck ka gham bhool jao! Tilak Varma aa raha hai, par Ishan Kishan ne toh match jeet diya, 76 ka dhamaka kiya! Rahane ne kaha, 'Samson, khud pe vishwas rakho, abhi toh baaki hai khel!' 28 January ko Visakhapatnam ki zameen par chaarwa T20I hoga, jahan hoga badiya maidan aur badiya khel! Khel hai toh jeet hai!
06:55 pm on Sunday, 25 January, 2026
Rahane's Hype Train: Iyer's Back for T20I Showdown!
Rahane's Hype Train: Iyer's Back for T20I Showdown!
Yo, peep this! Ajinkya Rahane's feelin' the vibe with Shreyas Iyer back in the T20I squad for the New Zealand series. After chillin' since December 2023, Iyer's ready to shine again. Rahane's lookin' forward to Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav findin' his groove, and Sanju Samson’s comeback — all to keep it fresh for the 2026 T20 World Cup, fo’ shizzle.
06:25 am on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
Shreyas Iyer Gears Up for Epic Showdown Against NZ
Shreyas Iyer Gears Up for Epic Showdown Against NZ
Listen up, sports fans! Shreyas Iyer is in the nets, gearing up to unleash his fury in the 4th T20I against New Zealand on January 28 in Vizag! After stepping in due to Varma's injury, he's rocking protective gear and ready to show those bowlers who's the real champ! With his comeback from injury, Iyer's electrifying and ready to dominate the field!
05:25 am on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026

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