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After Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, Abhishek Nayar helps Shreyas Iyer find his rhythm

India’s Shreyas Iyer finally broke through in T20 Internationals with his maiden century, scoring an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls to lead his team to an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Lucknow. The knock came after a focused technical intervention by former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar, who spent nearly two hours with Iyer at his home post-Asian Games, addressing issues with his bat swing and force generation that had plagued his recent form.

Their session centered on refining grip, first movement, and tactical adjustments to regain the fluidity in his strokeplay, with Iyer later crediting the conversation for restoring his confidence and rhythm at the crease.

The breakthrough underscored the importance of targeted coaching, as Nayar emphasized hands-on practice rather than theoretical adjustments. Iyer highlighted setting his stance before delivery as a key adjustment, which helped him establish momentum early in the innings.

His explosive 42-ball hundred—marked by 10 fours and six sixes—marked a turning point in his T20I career, coming after 67 matches without a ton. The win also gave India a 1-0 lead in the series, setting the tone for their campaign against the West Indies.

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