Shreyas Iyer should be kicking himself for lacking out on a century in Bengaluru on day 1. The pitch was turning and in such a state of affairs the Mumbaikar simply hung in and performed a counter-attacking knock, finally getting out for 92 off 98 balls. Later he obtained one other alternative within the second essay the place he once more confirmed his magnificence. Nonetheless, this time additionally he was out for 67 when a century was there for the taking. However, he should be taking solace from the truth that India gained the match and the sequence fairly comprehensively.

“That wasn’t my normal approach, but I saw the batters struggling, so I knew I had to be attacking and put the pressure back on the bowlers. I was batting on 55 when the bowlers came in, and then I added around 40 more runs. I could have got out earlier as well, so didn’t worry about the hundred. I just wanted to bat as many balls as possible (in the second innings), knew that I had some support down the order with Shami and Bumrah. I have always dreamt about playing Test cricket for India, good feeling to come and contribute, want to keep this going.”