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[Saba Sports News] Shreyas Iyer is playing in the Irani Cup 2024 for Mumbai against the Rest of India at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
After being sent in to bat by ROI captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mumbai struggled at the top, with Prithvi Shaw (4), Ayush Mhatre (14), and Hardik Tamore (0) failing to make an impact. However, Ajinkya Rahane (97) partnered with Shreyas Iyer (57) and later Sarfaraz Khan, stabilizing the innings. Rahane narrowly missed a century, but Sarfaraz’s commanding hundred lifted Mumbai to a strong total.
On Day 1, a heartwarming moment unfolded when Iyer, during a practice session with Shaw, noticed the laborers’ children near the boundary under the scorching sun. Taking a break from his session, Iyer grabbed cold drinks from the trolley, tucked a bottle under his shirt, and handed them to the kids.
When asked about the gesture, Iyer simply said, “You can see for yourself how hot it is,” highlighting his empathy for the children enduring the heat.