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Cricket News: Reactions: India equal record for most consecutive T20I wins | Twitter reactions after India win 12th consecutive T20I
India became the third team after Afghanistan and Romania to notch up 12 consecutive T20I wins after beating Sri Lanka convincingly once again in Dharamasala. Shreyas Iyer continued his dream run of form, taking his opportunity to bat at three with both hands, as he smashed his third straight half-century to win the player of the series award.
India’s feat is a welcome occurrence after heavy defeats to Pakistan and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup. Since that eight-wicket defeat to the Black Caps, India beat Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia in the World Cup followed by clean sweeps of New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka.
While India expect to beat most of those teams, it is the renewed style of play that provides a sense of optimism. Also, the performances of the likes of Shreyas Iyer provides India with some selection headaches going forward, and skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed that in his post-match press conference.
“We do understand at times that we’ve held back but it’s important to tell the guys that you don’t have to worry about your positions in the team,” said Rohit.
“We want to fill whatever gaps we have and we do have. We just want to move forward, It’s going to be a big challenge but it’s nice to have guys in form rather than not in form.”
Player of the series Shreyas was thrilled to get an opportunity and took heart in the way he was able to perform after an injury. He outshone Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka, who himself had a wonderful series with the bat.
“You require just one ball to get in form. I’m really happy with whatever opportunities I got this series,“ said Iyer in the post-match press conference.
“To come out of injury and perform at this level is really heartening for me.”
Twitter reactions to India notching up 12th straight T20I win
Below are some of the reactions to India’s feat, as well as Shreyas Iyer’s magnificent series.
