Highlights

  • Stokes is a match-winner & contributes in all 3 departments equally: Iyer
  • Iyer got his maiden India call-up after an impressive IPL
  • Iyer scored 370 runs from 10 matches and picked up 3 wickets in his debut IPL season

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Venkatesh Iyer, who got his maiden India call-up for the New Zealand series, is inspired by Ben Stokes and wants to contribute in every format like the English all-rounder

'Want to become like Ben Stokes & contribute in every format': Venkatesh Iyer

KKR's Venkatesh Iyer, who rose to fame after the 2nd leg of IPL 2021, is inspired by Ben Stokes.

In an interview to Sports Yaari, Iyer said "Stokes is a match-winner in every format and contributes in all 3 departments equally. He's such a big asset for the team. I want to become like Stokes and contribute in every format and in every position"

The 26-year-old opening batter scored 370 runs from 10 matches with 4 half-centuries and also picked up 3 wickets in his debut IPL season. Iyer's impressive run earned him his maiden India call-up for the 3-match T20 series vs New Zealand starting November 17.

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