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VIDEO: Shreyas Iyer Receives Test Cap From Sunil Gavaskar Ahead Of 1st Test
Ahead of the start of India's first Test against New Zealand at the Green Park Stadium, there was a moment to cherish for Shreyas Iyer. Iyer, the middle-order batter, became the 303rd Test cricketer for India. Though his debut was confirmed on Wednesday by captain Ajinkya Rahane, Iyer was handed his maiden Test cap by legendary cricketer and fellow Mumbaikar, Sunil Gavaskar.
In a video uploaded by the BCCI on its social media handles, Gavaskar addressed Iyer as Rahane, head coach Rahul Dravid and the rest of the Indian team members looked on and then applauded Iyer for receiving his Test cap from Gavaskar. Upon receiving the Test cap, Iyer kissed the cap and wore it on his head. After the cap presentation ceremony was done, Iyer got hugs from all members in the Indian team.
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