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Indian batter Shreyas Iyer opened up about playing in Australian conditions, especially during the Border Gavaskar Trophy. With the elite competition commencing on November 22, the Ajit Agakar-led side is expected to pick the squad soon. With the New Zealand series as well as domestic season going on in full swing, several players are trying hard to make their ways into the squad by delivering their best performance. Ahead of the series, Iyer opened up on what he is hoping to do in the forthcoming series.
Iyer said that he wants to make a mark in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy while stating that he is living the dream of representing the side across the formats. “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,” Iyer told Hindustan Times.
I’m preparing myself to grab that opportunity and leave a mark: Shreyas Iyer
The cricketer spoke about the opportunity to play in the elite competition and said, 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.”
He added, “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.”
