CWC 2023, IND vs ENG: Memes galore as Shreyas Iyer once again gets out on a short ball

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In what has become a recurring theme, the internet was flooded with memes and reactions as Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer fell victim to yet another short-pitched delivery during the highly anticipated clash between India and England in the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023.

Shreyas Iyer departed for 4​

The incident occurred in the 12th over of the Indian innings when the English seamer Chris Woakes delivered a well-directed short of length ball, causing Iyer to mistime his shot, resulting in an easy catch for Mark Wood, who was fielding at mid-on.

The dismissal of Iyer triggered a wave of social media activity, with fans and cricket enthusiasts sharing humorous memes and witty remarks, highlighting his perceived vulnerability against the short ball.

Also READ: ODI World Cup 2023: Fans come up with mixed reactions after Virat Kohli departs for a 9-ball duck against England in Lucknow​

This was not the first time that Iyer’s struggles with the short-pitched deliveries have come under scrutiny. He got out in almost similar manner during the games against Pakistan and New Zealand as well.

Here are the reactions from cricket fans:​

Short girls are cute but shreyas Iyer won't date them #INDvsENG
Iyer Idli Saheb again get dismissed on the short ball, better he should concentrate on reels.#shreyasiyer #woakes #viratkohli #RohitSharma#ShubmanGill #PKMKB pic.twitter.com/uwCRHLLefz

— Yogi Diesel 🗨 (@Anragjain) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer is a definite bull. Can't stand 'short'#INDvsENG

— Adit Jain (@thenameisadit) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer whenever short balls come #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/kXhfhHGdVM

— LovePreet (@MajheWalaBhau) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer and giving wickets on short balls. Is a never ending story. #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/1R4Q49ZzFh

— Itz Kunal (@Rock_the_exam) October 29, 2023

Disappointed with his performances in CWC 2023?#cricket #indiancricket #cric666 #odiWc2023 #cwc2023 #INDvsENG #ShreyasIyer pic.twitter.com/2dl4DrMxis

— Cric666 (@Cric666official) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer when asked to bat sensibly against short balls!!#INDvsENG #IndiaVsEngland#RohitSharma
Pitch
Duck
Woakes
Gautam Gambhir
Raina pic.twitter.com/RMHcoDMmyR

— Sæn (@TheHelmetPunch) October 29, 2023

Short ball comes, Shreyas Iyer every-time #INDvsENG #Lucknow pic.twitter.com/hAUdhW5RBL

— AKHILESH YADAV (@akhilesh_rbl) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer pulling on Short pitch Balls ….#INDvsENG Kerlapic.twitter.com/cU44Vst8us

— Surendra Choudhary INC (@SJyani03pilot) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer + short ball = A toxic love story#shreyasiyer #ICCWorldCup2023 #ICCCricketWorldCup #CWC23 #ICCMensCricketWorldCup2023 #INDvsENG

— Mr. Cupoor (@MrCupoor) October 29, 2023

#INDvsENG #ENGvsIND #CWC23

Bowler bowls a short ball –

Shreyas Iyer Rohit Sharma pic.twitter.com/LmD2HdKXwj

— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) October 29, 2023

Shreyas Iyer watching fast bowlers using short balls against him#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/yZRuzTdyRD

— Bruce Wayne (@Bruce_Wayne_07) October 29, 2023

Every time it is Short ball, Shreyas Iyer
#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/GUT7TMTBH4

— Riya (@are_yrr_riya) October 29, 2023

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul takes India’s total to 100+​

Despite the early setbacks, with the dismissals of Shubman Gill (9), Virat Kohli (0) and Shreyas Iyer (4), Team India managed to recover and post 100+ runs in 25 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul pulled the Men in Blue out of hot water. The duo would be eyeing to take their team in a commanding position from hereon.

India’s playing XI against England​

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Also READ: CWC 2023: New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra equals Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time World Cup record against Australia​

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