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In what has become a recurring theme, the internet was flooded with memes and reactions as Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer fell victim to yet another short-pitched delivery during the highly anticipated clash between India and England in the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023.
Shreyas Iyer departed for 4
The incident occurred in the 12th over of the Indian innings when the English seamer Chris Woakes delivered a well-directed short of length ball, causing Iyer to mistime his shot, resulting in an easy catch for Mark Wood, who was fielding at m🌼id-on.
The dismissal of Iyer trig⭕gered a wave of social media activity, with fans and cricket enthusiasts sharing humorous memes and witty remarks, highlighting his perceived vulnerability against the short ꧟ball.
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This was not the first time that Iyer’s struggles with the short-pitched deliveries have come under scrutiny. He got out in almost similar manner during the games against Pakistan and New Zealand as well.
Here are the reactions from cricket fans:
Short girls are cute but shreyas Iyer won't date them 😭
Iyer Idli Saheb again get dismissed on th🐻e short ball, better he should concentrate on reels.— Yogi Diesel 🗨 (@Anragjain)
Shreyas Iyer is a definite bull. Can't stand 'short'
— Adit Jain (@thenameisadit)
Shreyas Iyer whenever short balls come
— LovePreet (@MajheWalaBhau)
Shreyas Iyer an𒉰d giving wickets on short balls. Is a never ending story. ♔
— Itz Kunal (@Rock_the_exam)
Disappointed wi💟th his performances🏅 in CWC 2023?
— Cric666 (@Cric666official)
Shreyas Iyer when asked to bat sensibly against short balls!!
Pitch
Duck
Woakes
Gautam Gambhir
Raina— Sæn (@TheHelmetPunch)
Short ball comes, Shreyas Iyer every-time
— AKHILESH YADAV (@akhilesh_rbl)
Shreyas Iyer pulling on Short pitch Balls ….🥺 Kerla
— Surendra Choudhary INC (@SJyani03pilot)
Shreyas Iyer + short ball = A toxic love story 🗹
— Mr. Cupoor (@MrCupoor)
Bowler bowls a short ball –
Shreyas Iyer Rohit Sharma
— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809)
Shreyas Iyer watching fast bowlers using short balls agai♐nst him
— Bruce Wayne (@Bruce_Wayne_07)
Every time it is Short ball, Shreyas Iyer
— Riya (@are_yrr_riya)
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul takes India’s total to 100+
Despite the early setbacks, with the dismissals of Shubman Gill (9), Virat Kohli (0) and Shreyas Iyer (4), Team India managed to recover and post 100+ runs in 25 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul pulled the Men in Blue 𒐪out of hot༺ water. The duo would be eyeing to take their team in a commanding position from hereon.
India’s playing XI against England
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed S♊hami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
