India, March 18 -- India batter Shreyas Iyer capped off a fabulous run in ODI cricket in the last two months. Although it started on a concerning note, with Iyer being handed uncertainty over his role in the set-up, the 30-year-old wrapped it up on a heroic note after he finished as India's leading run-getter in the victorious Champions Trophy campaign. Having added his Dubai performances to his roll of honours, Iyer sent a sharp message to his critics.

Iyer's vulnerability to shorter deliveries has been secret to none and opposition attacks have openly exploited the weakness. New Zealand had also tried it during their group game in the Champions Trophy, but the India star was well-equipped to take on the challenge as he emerged on top w...