Irfan Pathan Backs Shreyas Iyer for No. 3 Batting Spot

Irfan Pathan is cheering for Shreyas Iyer to take the No. 3 spot for India in the T20I series against New Zealand starting January 21 in Nagpur. With Tilak Varma sidelined, Iyer is ready to dazzle, especially after his IPL heroics against Jasprit Bumrah. Even when Tilak returns, Iyer's talent should keep him in the mix. Meanwhile, Robin Uthappa suggests Suryakumar Yadav should bat at No. 4 to find his groove again.

Quick rundown

1.Irfan Pathan backs Shreyas Iyer for No. 3 spot against New Zealand.

2.Iyer replaces Tilak Varma in the T20I squad after surgery.

3.Pathan praises Iyer's ability to handle both spin and pace.

4.Robin Uthappa comments on Suryakumar Yadav's confidence dip.

5.Uthappa suggests Suryakumar should bat at No. 4 for effectiveness.

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