Shreyas Iyer, who made a strong comeback by scoring a century in the second ODI against Australia, told how desperate he was for this comeback and how much peace this century has given him. Shreyas Iyer told how due to cramps he was not able to walk properly and later how he played an excellent century.
Shreyas Iyer, who returned to the Asia Cup after several months, was waiting for a big innings which came in the second ODI against Australia. In this match, he along with opener Shubman Gill played a brilliant century and also made a partnership of more than 200 runs. Due to his innings, he was also chosen Player of the Match. Describing his wonderful comeback, he said in the press conference:
I was batting brilliantly in the nets- Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer stated that how desperate he was to score runs after a long injury lay off. Shreyas Iyer was quite optimistic that he would get a big score on the board and said that it was just a matter of one inning to get him going.
“I was desperate to come back and come back strong. I was waiting to convert the starts which I got in the previous games. Today I got the opportunity, I am grateful, To be honest I was not doubting my abilities because I knew I was batting brilliantly in the nets, also the start I got against Pakistan,” said Shreyas Iyer.
“Just a matter of one innings and I knew it was around the corner, thankfully I was able to execute. I keep telling myself competition is against me. It is about the mindset that I maintain especially when the chips are down. My mind was fluctuating at times but I was trying to stay away from the outside noise. As they say ignorance is bliss so taking one step a time and staying in the present and not thinking about what happened and what will happen in the future,” he added.
I was feeling a bit lonely but thanks to my physios, trainers, and family they backed me, grateful to have them around – Shreyas Iyer
During the match, Shreyas Iyer was suffering from very painful cramps but he believed in himself and kept playing shots, due to which his hard work paid off and he played an excellent century. Shreyas Iyer while talking about his pain in the middle of the match made some interesting comments.
“It was definitely a roller coaster ride. I would like to thank myself to be honest. For believing in my abilities and mindset at that point of time. I was feeling a bit lonely but thanks to my physios, trainers, and family they backed me, grateful to have them around,” said Shreyas Iyer.
“I am okay now but I was getting serious cramps. I was not able to hold my grip. Even the caught and bowled which happened (which was overturned by the tv umpire as the bowler was not in full control of the catch), I just played with the bottom hand. My mind was anxious but I told myself to put the beast mode on,” he added.