Despite being dropped from India‘s Test squad, Shreyas Iyer is driven to prove himself in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. With recent domestic successes, he is ready for a comeback.
Shreyas Iyer Prepares to Make Impact in Australia Series
Shreyas Iyer has had a tumultuous year in 2024. From being dropped from the BCCI‘s Central Contracts list to leading his IPL team to a title, his career has seen significant highs and lows.
Although Iyer missed India’s T20 World Cup triumph, he remains determined to bounce back, with the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia providing him the perfect stage.
Recently, Iyer made a crucial century in domestic cricket, marking his return to form after a challenging period.
While he may not be part of India’s initial Test squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Iyer has set his sights on any opportunity that might come his way during the high-stakes series.
He considers Test cricket the ultimate format, a true test of a player’s abilities, and is preparing diligently to make an impact should the chance arise.
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Test Cricket: Iyer’s Ultimate Goal
Test cricket for India is a privilege I hold close. It’s the format that challenges every part of your game. Your technique, mental strength, patience, and adaptability, there are no shortcuts here. The chances I’ve had in Tests have been invaluable, and every time I wear the whites, it’s an honour. The competition for places currently is higher than ever before and we are one of the best teams in the world, having made every World Test Championship final till now. I’m glad that I played a part in getting India to those finals and I want to feature in all matches and make a big impact.
“For me, excelling in Test cricket is one of the purest ways to leave a legacy in international cricket. Playing domestic red-ball cricket has kept me sharp, and I’ve been fine-tuning my game to be ready whenever the next opportunity comes. My goal is simple. I want to make an impact and continue contributing to India’s success at the highest level. Mumbai has already won two trophies this year and I was a part of both those wins, which is always something that motivates me, delivering titles for the teams that I play for and standing up in pressure moments.” Said Iyer
Prepared for the Australia Challenge
“As a young boy from Worli to now as a national player, I am living the dream of representing India in every single format that I had as a child. Playing in Australia, especially in a Border-Gavaskar series, is one of the biggest challenges in cricket.
The conditions, the rivalry, and the intensity demand everything from you, and these are the moments you want to be part of as a cricketer. I’m preparing myself to grab that opportunity and leave a mark.
I love being in those situations where the pressure is high. These are the challenges that push you to grow across formats, and I’ve been working on fine-tuning my game to be ready for any format.
The competition for places in Indian cricket at the moment is greater than ever before because of the sheer amount of talent that exists in India. There are now a lot more avenues as well for the players to make an impression and make their mark and catch the eyes of the selectors.
You have to make an impact every single time you’re on the pitch. That is what I aspire to do. When I get the chance, I will be ready to make an impact because performing at the highest level for India is what it’s all about.
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