• Shreyas Iyer became the centre of attention as he walked out to bat for India D in the Duleep Trophy 2024 clash against India A.

  • Iyer was dismissed for a seven-ball duck by Khaleel Ahmed.

Fans react as Shreyas Iyer’s sunglasses swag falls flat with a 7-ball duck in the Duleep Trophy 2024
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Shreyas Iyer, widely recognized for his stylish demeanor both on and off the field, became the center of attention as he walked out to bat for India D in the Duleep Trophy 2024 clash against India A in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh on Friday (September 13). In a rare move for a batter, Iyer sported sunglasses, bringing an air of coolness to his entrance. However, his confidence soon turned into frustration as he was dismissed for a seven-ball duck by Khaleel Ahmed.

Khaleel Ahmed’s early dominance and fall of Shreyas Iyer

Khaleel, operating with the new ball, delivered a stellar performance by making the most of his left-arm angle. He struck early, dismissing Atharva Taide on the third ball of the innings and then landing the crucial wicket of Iyer. Khaleel tempted Iyer into playing a full-length delivery, which led to a mistimed shot and an easy catch at mid-on, sealing the skipper’s fate. Iyer’s dismissal was a significant blow for India D, as the captain’s early fall left the team reeling. His wicket not only shifted the momentum but also raised questions about India D’s ability to go closer to India A’s competitive total.

The moment sparked a wave of reactions on Twitter, with many poking fun at the stark contrast between Iyer’s cool appearance and his early dismissal. Fans highlighted the irony of how his suave entry, complete with shades, crumbled with a duck, while others expressed disappointment at the India D captain’s inability to score, given the expectations surrounding him.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

 

Day 2 starts with Harshit Rana’s double blow

Before Khaleel’s heroics, Day 2 began with Harshit Rana removing Shams Mulani and Aqib Khan on consecutive deliveries. India A’s first-innings total of 290 was built on half-centuries from Mulani and Tanush Kotian, but Rana’s efforts limited their chances of crossing the 300-run mark. He ended up as the standout bowler for India D, taking four key wickets.

Despite a shaky start, with both openers Mayank Agarwal and Pratham Singh falling cheaply, contributions from the middle and lower order helped the team recover. Mulani anchored the innings with a patient 89, while Kotian’s brisk 53 added valuable runs. Rana was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 51 runs, while Vidwath Kaverappa and Arshdeep Singh chipped in with two wickets each. India A’s tail folded quickly, as they lost their last two wickets at the same score.

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