Shreyas Iyer has been in the headlines since few weeks now
Despite facing a challenging month leading up to the 2024 Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer is determined to shift his focus towards leading the franchise, as it kickstarts the campaign soon. Just few weeks back BCCI removed him from their annual contract list, as he was not playing domestic cricket consistently. After his removal , the star batter went to play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy Tournament. He played very vital innings in the final. He scored 95 runs in the first innings, despite having back injury. He showcased immense determination and grit while batting .
Questions on his fitness
But there were still concerns over his fitness and he was going to miss some matches in the start of the tournament. But he got clearance from National Cricket Academy (NCA) to participate in the IPL since first match. They told him to be extra cautious while practicing in the nets. Now the skipper of KKR is very confident about his physical fitness.
His statement on his fitness
“I don’t want to think about what the doctor has said, what the injury was because, as I mentioned previously, when you over-think, put your focus on the injury, and in that moment, forget about what you’re doing the best,” Iyer said in a media interaction ahead of KKR’s opener. So, I want to put all these things aside and focus on what’s there for me on the plate,” the skipper said.
He believes in present
“If you dwell too much either on past or future, I personally feel that you make a lot of mistakes. So, that’s what I’ve learned over a period of time, that whatever is in your hand, you have to make the best use of it. The decision-making outside of it is not in your hand, and the more you dwell on that, the more mistakes you would be indulging in. So I just want to keep doing my work and see to it that I do it right. And if I even do it wrong, I want to learn from it and see to it that I don’t repeat it again.”
He his fully fit and prepared
Iyer stated that he feels as fit as ever ahead of the side’s opening game against SRH, and remains confident over his preparation for the premier T20 league. “I have ticked the boxes in every way possible, so I am in high spirits. Right now, if I look at myself, I feel that I’m in the best shape possible. I played so many years in the IPL, so it’s not that I am completely distant from it. Personally, my preparation has been top-notch.”
Kevin Varchand