Shreyas Iyer is an attacking red-ball player, says former selector Paranjpe
The Hindu
Iyer is set to make his Test debut against New Zealand on Thursday
Terming Shreyas Iyer as an “attacking red-ball player”, former national selector Jatin Paranjpe on Wednesday backed the right-handed batter to do well when he makes his Test debut for .
“We have seen him (Shreyas) playing white ball cricket, so I think the majority of people doesn’t know that he is a really good red-ball player as well, a modern red ball player and an attacking red ball player," Paranjpe told reporters at the MCA BKC in Mumbai.
“I think, this entire (thing) about making debut at home is a very favourable for any player and it will be advantageous for Shreyas as well,” said Paranjpe, who has played four ODIs.
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