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

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.

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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 😭
Iyer Idli Saheb again get dismissed on the short ball, better he should concentrate on reels.

— Yogi Diesel 🗨 (@YogiDiesel32)

http://twitter.com/thenameisadit/status/1718565583384682526

Shreyas Iyer whenever short balls come

— LovePreet (@MajheWalaBhau)

http://twitter.com/Rock_the_exam/status/1718565027068948714

Disappointed with his performances in CWC 2023?

— Cric666 (@Cric666official)

Shreyas Iyer when asked to bat sensibly against short balls!!
Pitch
Duck
Woakes
Gautam Gambhir
Raina

— Sæn (@TheHelmetPunch)

Short ball comes, Shreyas Iyer every-time

— Akhilesh yadav रायबरेली वाले (@akhilesh_rbl)

http://twitter.com/SJyani03pilot/status/1718569913919693243

Shreyas Iyer + short ball = A toxic love story

— Mr. Cupoor (@MrCupoor)

Bowler bowls a short ball –

Shreyas Iyer Rohit Sharma

— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809)

Shreyas Iyer watching fast bowlers using short balls against him

— Bruce Wayne (@_Bruce__007)

http://twitter.com/are_yrr_riya/status/1718564618032087155

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

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