‘It allowed me to learn a lot’: Shreyas Iyer opens up about time after central contract termination | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer’s 2024 started on a sour note when he sustained a back injury during the home Tests against England and then lost his central contract after showing up for his then IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders’ training instead of Ranji Trophy duties after his recovery.
But as the year went on, Iyer with his sheer grit and determination won the IPL trophy with Kolkata Knight Riders and then played vital knocks in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy as well as the Ranji Trophy.
“I kept my process simple. Tried not to over-think the situation and to continue doing my work honestly. I always had the belief that my performance and my sincerity will bring back the opportunity,” said the prolific batter.
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“It allowed me to learn a lot, reassess the situation and prepare a routine to add additional skills in my armoury. Looking back, I am happy with the outcome, the way I managed the situation and importantly, belief in my abilities. Lots and lots of hard work went behind it. From my coach Pravin Amre sir to my trainer Sagar, everyone worked around my needs. The two of them really helped me create power and the force which you see in my batting now,” he added.

Iyer was a vital cog in India’s recent Champions Trophy triumph, becoming the second highest run scorer in the tournament with 243 runs. He’ll next be seen leading Punjab Kings in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season with he f match against Gujarat Titans on March 25.
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