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‘Sapne poore karne ki himmat ho to’ – Fans react as Shreyas Iyer recalls his promise to his friends to play for India during ODI WC 2011 final
India middle-order Shreyas Iyer scored a memorable hundred against New Zealand in the semifinal of the ODI World Cup 2023. He came out to bat in the 23rd over when Shubman Gill was retired hurt due to cramps. The former scored 70-ball 105 runs including four fours and eight sixes. The Mumbaikar’s innings helped the team reach 397/4 with Virat Kohli getting to his 50th ODI hundred as well.
Meanwhile, after the game, Iyer recalled telling his friends during the 2011 final that he would one day play for India. Notably, the first semifinal was played at the Wankhede Stadium, the same venue hosted the final of the 2011 event between India and Sri Lanka.
Shreyas Iyer said “During 2011 WC final, I was sitting in North Stand, I had goosebumps when Vande Mataram was singing and I told my friends that I will also play a World Cup one day and yes, dream has come true”. [Star Sports] pic.twitter.com/DoY9fTomT1
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 16, 2023
Notably, in the two innings played by Iyer during the ongoing tournament, he scored a fifty (against Sri Lanka) and a hundred. In reply to India’s 397/24, the Kiwis were 220/2. Mohammed Shami came in and took the wickets of skipper Kane Williamson and Tom Latham in the 33rd over.
Even though the likes of Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips tried well, the team ended up with only 327 all-out. The Indian bowlers were pushed to the limit while defending a target for the first time in the tournament. Now, they will wait for the winner of the South Africa vs Australia semifinal on November 16 in Kolkata. Also, for the first time since the 2011 event, the Men In Blue will play an ODI World Cup final.
This is how Twitter reacted
He came a long way….
Now he is the most dependable batsmen at No.4
Shreyas iyer is so consistent 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/j6Z3itX5Tf— White knight 🦇 (@santhoshtiger14) November 16, 2023
Said it already that he deserved in 2019. The temperament he showed in series against SL was perfect for no. 4. He was always destined to be the next Kohli. If Rohit was captain in 2019, he would be in the team.
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) November 16, 2023
His inning was incredible at least everyone should get appreciation he deserves pic.twitter.com/wsLS7P8ITK
— Half Engineer™ (@Arslan_Darkstar) November 16, 2023
Shreyas Iyer is very underrated player, last innings was incredible ❤️
— Aryan Pandey (@AryanPa66861306) November 16, 2023
Respect for friends that didn’t laugh on his statement ❤️
— deepfekzehar (@deepfuk_zehar) November 16, 2023
Another iconic moment from North Stand @NorthStandGang 🔥
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) November 16, 2023
Dreams do comes true, When you work hard for them!
— Ali (@AleeBarzamm) November 16, 2023
— Gauravgupta (@Gauravg2152) November 16, 2023
Sapne poore karne ki himmat ho to Shreyas Iyer jaisi ho ❤️❤️❤️
— Saumya Tripathi (@SanskariSaumyat) November 16, 2023
Incredible journey from a fan in the stands to living his dream on the field.
— ꧁ঔৣ☬Ākhįł☬ঔৣ꧂ (@akhil_nair_777) November 16, 2023
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