Famous Shreyas Iyer Quotes: Shreyas Iyer is an Indian cricketer known for confidence, focus, and strong performance on the field. His words inspire determination and self-belief. They encourage people to stay disciplined, work hard, and perform with confidence under pressure.
“All pieces of the puzzle need to fall in the right place to be a champion team.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I just used to back my instincts and go with the flow. Lately, I’ve realised that once you play at the highest level you’ve got to take that maturity to another stage.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I was a flamboyant player when I started playing First Class cricket. I used to just back my instincts and go with the flow.” — Shreyas Iyer
“It was a dream to play the World Cup and I will play for sure in the future.” — Shreyas Iyer
“After I joined the Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni advised me that I need to avoid reading the newspapers and should try to stay away from social media as much as possible.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I was lucky that I got to open for Delhi Daredevils. I got more deliveries to face.” — Shreyas Iyer
“If you are really a good talent, then you need a certain amount of chances to prove yourself and get acclimatised to the conditions.” — Shreyas Iyer
“But the atmosphere of being part of the Indian team is totally different from any other team. People start looking at you in a different way. But the senior players and support staff really helped me in ease into the team.” — Shreyas Iyer
“Social media has become a big part of our lives and I try to manage it well but it’s the criticism that motivates me and keeps me going.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I realise that I need to be selfish at times as well as smart in decision-making and just not throw away my wicket.” — Shreyas Iyer
“When you go out to play in different conditions against different bowlers, it is always challenging.” — Shreyas Iyer
“It is the ultimate test. It’s every cricketer’s dream to play Test cricket. I’m eagerly waiting for my opportunity to represent my country in whites also.” — Shreyas Iyer
“Personally, I am not thinking about batting only at No. 4. I want to be someone who is very flexible batting at any number or if you go into any situation you should be able to grab that opportunity and make the best use of it.” — Shreyas Iyer
“You have to always work on your batting as you are never perfect. I am working on my batting every day and trying to perfect a few shots that will help me score all around the world.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I am very happy. And also, I want to come out to bat in this kind of tough situation when everybody in the dressing room is nervous.” — Shreyas Iyer
“The last three-fours years which I have been playing domestic cricket and international, I learnt a lot. I wouldn’t say it has been great or fantastic, but it has been a roller-coaster journey.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I do not play for money. I want to play the game to the best of my ability. If I do that everything will follow.” — Shreyas Iyer
“Yes, you tend to lose patience but selection is not in your hands. All you can do is perform, perform and perform and that’s what I enjoy doing.” — Shreyas Iyer
“See, on the field, you have to act like you are a champion.” — Shreyas Iyer
“There was a lot of buzz about me before the World Cup selection because I was consistent and aware about the hard work and smart work that I had put in. It will definitely reap benefits and help me in future when I play for India.” — Shreyas Iyer
“Before the match starts I visualise that I will try to rotate the strike and take singles. But if I see that the players batting before me are struggling, and the wicket is not playing that good, I try to dominate from the first ball.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I don’t like to follow someone, but I really like A B de Villiers as a batsman. I think he has got all the strokes and plays according to the situation.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I think scoring runs in the Ranji Trophy is a bit easier than in T20s because the fielders are always inside the circle at the start of the innings and look to attack. So if you push in the gap you will get runs. At the start it is not quite difficult, once you settle down it becomes easier.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I’m on the playstation, or else I go out and play football. I enjoy movies and sitcoms. I love reading motivational books too.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I thought magic tricks would be a really good way to start conversations. I looked them up on YouTube and slowly mastered them.” — Shreyas Iyer
“The A tour has always given me an opportunity to prove myself in the higher league as this is the stepping stone.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I used to be a striker for my school, but my father felt cricket had more scope. I grew up admiring Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, so I chose cricket.” — Shreyas Iyer
“Yes there was a lot of buzz about me before the World Cup selection because I was consistent and aware about the hardwork and smart work that I had put in. It will definitely reap benefits and help me in future when I play for India.” — Shreyas Iyer
“Lately, I have realised that when you play at the highest level, you have to play according to what the team demands.” — Shreyas Iyer
“Pull and sweep are two shots which can help me score runs outside India. These are two shots that can immediately put pressure back on bowlers.” — Shreyas Iyer
“You have to keep performing and keep showing people that you are capable of playing at the higher league. Once you get that sniff, you never look back.” — Shreyas Iyer
“Self-belief is the key to success and that has helped me. So I will put in all my efforts in the manner I know. If it works, it is great and if it doesn’t it’s still great as I know I have put in all my effort.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I have to believe in my process and I know I follow a certain pattern to score runs. I have to believe that I will be getting runs if I have a certain mindset and I know I will.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I play football. Chelsea is my favourite side.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I was not picked immediately at any level, be it Under-14, Under-16 or Under-19. So apart from my batting, I bowled legspin. In one of the selection tournaments for Mumbai Under-19, I happened to pick 34 wickets. So I was finally picked, but as a bowling allrounder.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I have stopped thinking too much. It all started against West Indies. I told myself that I want to enjoy my life. I don’t want selection issues to rule my happiness.” — Shreyas Iyer
“It’s just that you got to play according to the situation and what the team demands. I know that I can play in both flows.” — Shreyas Iyer
“But the IPL is a long tournament and results keep going up and down invariably.” — Shreyas Iyer
“At the start, when I started playing first-class cricket, I was a flamboyant player and I never used to take responsibility.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I know what my strengths are, and I have worked really hard on my weaknesses as well.” — Shreyas Iyer
“You need to be flexible but I feel I can bat at any position depending on the condition.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I introspect on how I am perceived by other people. It’s been this way since my childhood.” — Shreyas Iyer
“About five years ago, I was offered a contract by the Clifton Village Cricket Club in Nottingham, England. I was staying with one of my teammates there and everything was new for me.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I like to be the best version of myself. I really love to dress well, even for a casual family get-together. In fact, before I go to bed, I imagine what I’ll wear the next day!” — Shreyas Iyer
“After I failed in my first two games, I did not expect to be picked. But on the eve of our match against Uttar Pradesh in Kanpur, Pravin Amre sir came to my room and gave me the confidence that I was playing.” — Shreyas Iyer
“For any cricketer, the ultimate dream is to be a World Cup champion. My dream is to win the World Cup for India.” — Shreyas Iyer
“For any cricketer, the ultimate dream is to be a World Cup champion. My dream is to win the World Cup for India.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I know I have a lot of potential to score big runs. So, yeah, I am trying to take it game by game and see that I make it big.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I remember when I was a kid, I would visualise wearing the India colours and walking on the field in front of an amazing atmosphere, and I feel it has helped me a lot throughout my career.” — Shreyas Iyer
“‘A’ tours can be considered as a stepping stone to getting into the national team, so they are really important.” — Shreyas Iyer
“It’s better to enjoy life – selection is a temporary thing.” — Shreyas Iyer
“There should be no more questions asked about India’s number 4 batting slot. If someone has played on that position for a year then he has secured that spot. Good feeling about securing the number 4 spot.” — Shreyas Iyer
“There have been comparisons but I don’t want to be compared with anyone. I want to be myself, with my own style and identity.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I want to be part of a World Cup-winning squad. I want to see to it that I lift the trophy for my country.” — Shreyas Iyer
“Openers being there, it was important to get a good start, once you get the momentum, you can build on later.” — Shreyas Iyer
“I have led a few teams prior to the IPL, led in Mumbai T20 as well as DY Patil T20 tournament.” — Shreyas Iyer