Captain Shreyas Iyer commended India’s flawless performance in their 3-0 T20I series victory over Zimbabwe, highlighting the team’s unity in executing plans despite a few dropped catches. This win marked Iyer’s first series victory as India’s T20I captain, following defeats in Ireland and England. He credited the squad, coaching staff, and VVS Laxman for their support and motivation.
VVS Laxman, serving as India’s head coach for the series, praised Iyer’s leadership and resilience after a challenging start to his captaincy. He emphasized the captain’s optimism and ability to unite a relatively new squad, attributing much of the victory to Iyer’s encouragement and confidence in the team. Laxman also acknowledged the team’s collective effort in embracing a winning mentality from the outset.
Laxman further highlighted the team’s focus on showcasing a winner’s mindset from the beginning of their time in Zimbabwe. He expressed gratitude towards the coaches, support staff, and management for their dedication in preparing the players for the series. Laxman credited their commitment to ensuring the team’s readiness and thanked them for their crucial roles in the players’ preparation and performance.
