Finch highlighted the extraordinary depth in Indian cricket, particularly in the batting department, suggesting that even top players face stiff competition for a place in the national side. \u201cYou look at the depth India has at the moment. We can\u2019t beat the side that\u2019s in the park. Not sure we\u2019d beat their second side, perhaps even the third,\u201d Finch told ESPNCricinfo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s recent success, having secured back-to-back T20 World Cup titles, further complicates selection decisions. Finch stressed that players who have delivered on the biggest stage deserve to retain their spots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou have to respect who\u2019s in the position at the moment. They\u2019re coming off a World Cup win. It\u2019s not as simple as saying someone is in great form and just bringing him in. It\u2019s unfortunate timing for those in the second rung,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Finch pointed out that future tournaments, including the next T20 World Cup scheduled in Australia, could open doors for players like Iyer, especially given the different playing conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWith the next World Cup in Australia, conditions will be different\u2014more bounce. You need players who can perform globally, not just in Indian conditions. Shreyas definitely falls into that category,\u201d Finch noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Finch pointed out that future tournaments, including the next T20 World Cup scheduled in Australia, could open doors for players like Iyer, especially given the different playing conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Iyer has played 51 T20Is for India and has scored 1104 runs at an average of 30.66. The middle-order batter has also hit eight fifties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n