Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has opened about the mentality that has helped him develop as a player and as a person amid a ruckus on his snub for the Asia Cup 2025 as a person. Shreyas Iyer indirectly excavated an excavation in Gautam Gambhir, when he was the name of India, who was a captain for a captain against the house.
There have been reports that Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir does not like Iyer from the days of his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPR 2024. Since Mumbaikar is allegedly not in good books of Gambhir, he has been constantly ignored for selection of India.
Shreyas Iyer revealed the mentality behind his development, Gautam Gambhir indirectly slams
Reacting to the perception, the middle-order batsman emphasized the importance of ignoring the outside opinion and focusing on self-reform. Iyer insisted that he stopped worrying about what others think.
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He said that once a player frees himself from external opinion, they can fully focus on improving and pushing their boundaries, and that is what he is doing.
Shreyas Iyer said on Eku India’s ‘The Custom Talk’ podcast, “What do people think of you.
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The right -handed batsman also revealed that he developed this mentality through his rollercaster journey. Iyer insisted that personal development is never complete, saying that every day gives him a chance to learn from matches, teammates, rivals and life experiences.
He said, “Such stages have come in my life. It is not that I went straight and started thinking in this way, but obviously failed. Failures have occurred. There have been ups and ridges. Life has been like a roller coaster ride. So, through all these, I have learned a lot.”
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Meanwhile, Iyer admitted that it is “despair” for India’s selection, when he deserves this place referring to his Asia Cup 2025 Snow, but he believes in handling non-selection with grace and integrity.
He insisted that it is important to support the teammates of the team, as the final goal is the success of the team, while no one is watching.
He said, “At that time, it is disappointing, but at the same time, when you know that a person is continuously performing for the team and is playing and brings the best, you support it, and you want the target to finally win for the team. And when the team is winning, everyone is happy.”
Shreyas Iyer’s advice to young cricketers is pure gold
For young players pursuing big dreams, Iyer advised them to stay just in the moment, enjoy the journey, create a routine, and cut the distractions. The captain of Punjab Kings (PBK) also said that it is important to believe in himself, even when others doubt you.
He signed this saying, “I will just tell him where you are, enjoy. And one thing that has helped me the most, was a routine for myself. Create a routine for myself. Create a routine, cut the noise outside, and leave all distractions aside. I always believe in myself. Some people who do not believe me.”