Venkatesh Iyer completing his century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
There are several reports that the selectors are keeping a close watch on the Indore player ahead of his team selection for the three-match ODI series against South Africa.
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Venkatesh Iyer is a huge Rajinikanth fan and he leaves no opportunity to prove his loyalty to the biggest superstar of Tamil cinema. On Sunday, after scoring a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the 26-year-old emulated his ‘Thalaivar’ with his iconic salute. Iyer, who has been in fine form in domestic cricket after a stellar IPL, smashed 151 runs and then tried to imitate how iconic actors are usually saluted in films. He also tried to copy Rajni’s way of wearing shades. Watch it below:
Iyer, while talking to ESPN Cricinfo after his IPL success a few months back, clarified that he is a big fan of Rajinikanth. “A Thalaivar devotee. I can watch his movies ‘n’ many times. He is a legend,” Iyer was quoted as saying. Iyer scored 370 runs in IPL He averaged over 40 in 2021, and was instrumental in transforming the Kolkata Knight Riders campaign, which was stammering when the tournament began in India. There are several reports that the selectors are keeping a close watch on the Indore player ahead of his team selection for the three-match ODI series against South Africa. Ruturaj Gaikwad is also in the fray.
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“Venkatesh is definitely going to South Africa. He is bowling nine or ten overs every match and with Hardik recovering, this is the best time to give him a chance and be ready for the big tournament ahead.
Unlike Gaikwad, who is a specialist opener, Iyer can bat lower down the order as shown in the recently concluded three-match T20I series against New Zealand. It is understood that once it became clear that it would be difficult for specialist opener Iyer to fit into the top order in the presence of KL Rahul and Rohit, he would have to improve and probably bat at number five or six. As a designated finisher. Iyer played like a fish by scoring 112 off 84 balls while batting at No.4 against Kerala and then pushing the envelope by scoring 71 off 49 balls while batting at No.5.
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