Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen criticized Indian batter Shreyas Iyer's innings of 27 runs on the first day of the second Test against England, stating that he was not impressed with the sloppy manner in which Iyer got out. Pietersen expressed disappointment with Iyer's approach and described his dismissal as "sloppy."
Pietersen highlighted that when key players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja return to the team, the current players, including Iyer, may regret missed opportunities to score centuries. He emphasized the need for players to show more hunger and desire, especially in challenging conditions.
Pietersen pointed out Iyer's shuffling movement outside the leg stump while facing spinners and questioned the purpose of such actions. He criticized the lack of intent and suggested that it does not put pressure on the bowler. Pietersen expressed his discomfort with the soft dismissals and emphasized the importance of hunger and desire in Test cricket.
Overall, Pietersen was critical of the approach and mindset displayed by Iyer during his innings on the first day of the Test match.
(With Agency Inputs)
