CSK vs KKR IPL 2022: Shreyas Iyer is incredibly well-respected around the world, says head coach Brendon McCullum

Shreyas Iyer has been in the form of his life and in the recent T20 series against Sri Lanka he remained unbeaten in three matches, hitting 57 not out off 28, 74 not out off 44, and 73 not out off 45, to be adjudged player-of-the-series in India’s 3-0 rout.

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum on Friday (March 25) said their new skipper Shreyas Iyer has all the qualities to be the franchise’s ‘player of the decade’. Iyer, who led Delhi Capitals to their maiden IPL final in 2020, was snapped by KKR for Rs 12.25 crore after aggressive bidding and was subsequently made skipper of the two-time former champions.

“He’s a great buy. He could be the franchise player for KKR for the best part of the decade. We’ve got to start somewhere and that's tomorrow,” the New Zealand great said on the eve of their IPL 2022 opening match against defending champions Chennai Super Kings.

“He’s already incredibly well-respected around the world for what his game is about and what he’s been able to achieve. His best years are certainly in front of him. I think he’s got the potential to be an absolute superstar of the game so I can't wait to work with him.”

Iyer has been in the form of his life and in the recent T20 series against Sri Lanka he remained unbeaten in three matches, hitting 57 not out off 28, 74 not out off 44, and 73 not out off 45, to be adjudged player-of-the-series in India’s 3-0 rout.

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