Iyer’s century signals return to best after struggles: Gavaskar

Shreyas Iyer’s maiden T20I hundred came at an “important time”, signalling that the Indian skipper is back to his best after having a torrid time with the bat,” said Sunil Gavaskar.

Iyer had managed to breach the 50-run mark only twice since taking over as India’s T20 captain in June. However, he struck an unbeaten 102 in the opening game against the West Indies to power India to an eight-wicket win here on Tuesday.

“It was a sublime knock from Shreyas Iyer. He looked unstoppable, and no matter what lines and lengths the West Indian bowlers bowled, Iyer had an answer to everything. “Shreyas Iyer has had a bit of a torrid time with the bat since becoming the captain of this Indian T20I squad. In recent times, the wins have come, but his own form with the bat was a concern.

“So, it was important for him to play a big knock, and he delivered in this first T20I,” Gavaskar said on JioStar.

Iyer took charge of the chase with an attacking display, reaching his fifty in 28 balls before completing his century off just 43 deliveries.