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Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer [Source: @ShreyasIyer15/x.com]
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner and Shreyas Iyer is wasting no time in getting down to business. The stylish right-hander has already hit the nets in Dubai, sharpening his skills ahead of India’s campaign.
Shreyas Iyer Gears Up For Champions Trophy 2025 With Intense Training in Dubai
If India wants to end their ICC trophy drought, a solid middle order will be the key, and Shreyas Iyer knows he has a big role to play. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also grinding it out in training, Iyer shared a glimpse of his preparations, posting pictures from his net session.
He captioned the post "Right down to it" - a simple but strong statement backed by 100 and India flag emojis, showing his intent to fire on all cylinders in the tournament.
India’s Middle Order No Longer A Weak Link
For years, India’s batting firepower was all about the top order which left the middle order exposed in crunch situations. Whether it was the 2017 Champions Trophy final collapse or the 2019 World Cup semi-final heartbreak, India’s over-reliance on the top three often proved costly.
But times have changed. India no longer depends solely on its top guns and Iyer has been a huge part of that transformation. The recent ODI series against England proved exactly why. Despite talks of dropping him for a left-right experiment, Iyer silenced all doubts by leading the middle-order charge.
Iyer’s Red-Hot Form Before the Champions Trophy
One major positive from the recent IND vs ENG ODI series was Shreyas Iyer’s consistency.
- Matches Played: 3
- Runs Scored: 181
- Average: 60.33
- Fifties: 2
Despite the chatter around his place in the XI, Iyer delivered when it mattered. Two fifties in three games proved that he is a pillar in this Indian lineup. His ability to play spin well and keep the scoreboard ticking will be crucial in the UAE where batting-friendly surfaces tend to slow down in the middle overs.
India will open their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by the high-stakes showdown against Pakistan on February 23. With all of India’s matches set to be played in Dubai, conditions will demand batters who can pace their innings smartly.
That’s where Iyer’s presence becomes crucial. He will likely hold the fort at No. 4 or No. 5, absorbing pressure if early wickets fall and ensuring that the lower order has a platform to launch from in the death overs.
With India aiming to win their first Champions Trophy title since 2013, Shreyas Iyer’s form could be the deciding factor in how far they go. He has already stamped his authority in the middle order and now it’s time to do it on the big stage.
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