Former Indian batsman Laxman pointed towards the special efforts put in by the duo of Iyer and Rahul in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. India has taken a handsome lead against the home side, following the match-winning knock from the duo in both the games. The right-handed partnership for India has accumulated 215 runs in two games when the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed. Both the batsmen average above 100, showcasing fine form with the bat chasing down targets in the first two T20Is. 

“He seemed to have lost his way a bit but in the last few months, since being dropped from the Test team, he has gone back and had a hard look at himself, and has returned stronger, more organised and in control of his plans. He played differently in the two chases, which also means he is situationally more tuned in, and like a true match-winner, didn't throw it away before the job was done,” he added. 

“Shreyas is blossoming with every outing, and the surety and composure with which he was able to play the aerial strokes point to confidence which comes from a sense of belonging within the team set-up. He has made a telling impression at the pivotal No. 4 position,” he concluded.