IND vs NZ LIVE – Venkatesh Iyer wants to be India’s Ben Stokes – Venkatesh Iyer took the nation by storm after a stellar performance for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Phase 2 of the IPL 2021. That run of form, coupled with his ability to bowl medium pace earned him a Team India call-up, as they prepare to face off against New Zealand in a three-match T20I series. Iyer will be hopeful of making his debut and has set big expectations for himself as he prepares to make a bow in international cricket.
India vs New Zealand: IPL star Venkatesh Iyer sets big ambitions ahead of potential debut, wants to be ‘India’s Ben Stokes’
IND vs NZ: KKR all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer revealed that he looked up to England all-rounder Ben Stokes and wants to replicate his success for the Indian team after receiving his maiden call up to the side. Iyer, who starred in KKR’s run to the IPL 2021 final, wants to be an all-format player and be the asset the team needs him to be.
Speaking to Sports Yaari as quoted by WION, Venkatesh Iyer said, “”What Ben Stokes does for England or any other team he plays for, that is quite inspiring. He is a match-winner in every format. He contributes in all three departments equally and he is such a big asset for the team.”
India vs New Zealand: IPL star Venkatesh Iyer sets big ambitions ahead of potential debut, wants to be ‘India’s Ben Stokes’
The KKR star added, “Watching him play I feel like this is something that I really want to become… Contribute in every format and in every position, take wickets with the ball and become a safe slip fielder like Stokes. Which team wouldn’t want a player like Stokes? I am inspired by Ben Stokes.”
IND vs NZ: Venkatesh Iyer had a memorable debut campaign for the Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring a staggering 370 runs in just 10 games, while also picking up three wickets with his medium pace. He was named as one of the net bowlers for Team India at the T20 World Cup, before joining up with Madhya Pradesh for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Iyer has been marked as one of the potential options for the all-round spot in the Indian team, with Hardik Pandya struggling for form and fitness.
India vs New Zealand: IPL star Venkatesh Iyer sets big ambitions ahead of potential debut, wants to be ‘India’s Ben Stokes’
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