Before the first T20 match against Ireland, captain Schreyer Iyer breathed new life into the team with his words. This speech is now going viral.
IND vs IRE 1st T20I, Captain Shreyas Iyer speech: Shreyas Iyer is back in the Indian T20 team after a long time and that too directly as the captain. The Indian cricket team is currently on a tour of Ireland to play a two-match T20 series. As soon as he became the captain, Shrey Iyer has started to infuse new vigor and life into the team with his words.
Play like a lion on the field: Shreyas Iyer
Team India is scheduled to play its first match in Belfast, before which Iyer gave his first speech as captain. Elaborating on the kind of team he wants to build, Shreyas Iyer said, he wants to build a team that supports each other in tough times and players play like lions on the field.
In a video released on the BCCI website, Shreyas Iyer said, “Let’s try to create a strong culture. I’m going to captain the Indian team for the first time and it’s certainly a matter of pride for me. I want to create a culture where we all help each other, stand by each other in times of trouble. The most important thing is to enjoy the match to the fullest when we go on the field.”
Encouraging the players, Shreyas Iyer added, “This is a great opportunity and this is a family. Play like a lion and play every match as if we are going to win it. Give your best and create an environment where we can help each other grow.”
All eyes on 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi
The Indian team practiced hard before this match and Shreyas Iyer will want the team to get off to a great start with a win under his captaincy.
In this series all the eyes of cricket fans are also on the 15-year-old young player Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Vaibhav can make his international debut against Ireland. He not only batted hard in the nets during practice, but also tried his hand at bowling.
