IPL 2022: KL Rahul is my favourite captain, says Shreyas Iyer – Newly appointed KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer lavished praise on India teammate, and Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul in the build-up to the IPL 2022 season. Both Rahul and Shreyas will don the leadership hats having moved franchises before the season. Iyer, who led Delhi to the playoffs, was full of praise for the former Punjab Kings skipper, labelling him as his favourite captain ahead of the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Follow IPL 2022 updates on Insidesport.in
IPL 2022: Not Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni; KL Rahul is Shreyas Iyer’s favourite captain – check out
Iyer played under Rahul during the ODI series in South Africa earlier this year and he was effusive in his praise for his leadership skills.
”It was nice to play under him. Firstly, he is an outstanding player. The confidence he carries on the field and in the team meetings, the support that he provides to the players it great,” Iyer said on Red Bull Cricket Room on Clubhouse.
”He’s got a very calm demeanour and his on-field decision making is very instinctive. I really enjoyed playing under him.” Iyer had bowled three overs for 21 runs after KL Rahul had handed him the opportunity to roll his arms in the third ODI in South Africa.
”Also, he gave me three overs of bowling, which none of the captains previously had done. So yeah, he’s my favourite captain!,” Iyer quipped.
Rahul, who was leading Punjab Kings till last year, will captain Lucknow Supergiants this IPL season beginning on March 26. The new franchise have made Rahul the highest-paid player in the league’s history and will hope that he can deliver on the promise and lead the team to a silverware-winning start.
IPL 2022: Not Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni; KL Rahul is Shreyas Iyer’s favourite captain – check out
Follow IPL 2022 updates on Insidesport.in
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