Shreyas Iyer applauded Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s leadership, which has enabled others around him, including Iyer himself, to grow into their best versions as well. Iyer, who has been away from the limelight with India, has worked patiently to show his skill as well.

“Playing with Rohit bhai has been amazing. We’ve built a great camaraderie over the years, and he’s always approachable and fun off the field,” said Iyer. “As a captain, his calmness under pressure stands out, and he gives players the freedom to express themselves. I admire how grounded he stays through highs and lows and how well he reads the game. I’ve learned a lot from him, especially how he keeps things light while handling pressure.”

Having been dropped from the Test side in Feb 2024, Shreyas Iyer has returned to form, recently ending his century drought with a crucial 142-run knock against Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy as well.

“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,” Shreyas Iyer concluded.