Shreyas Iyer, despite missing a close century, selflessly prioritized the team’s success over personal milestones in Punjab Kings' IPL match. His encouraging gesture towards Shashank Singh led to an impressive total of 243/5, highlighting the true spirit of teamwork and leadership. Before the start of the final over, Iyer walked up to Shashank, who was striking the ball cleanly, and told him not to worry about his century but instead focus on maximising runs for the team.
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