I was angry, frustrated and in tears in Champions Trophy, says Shreyas Iyer | Ipl News

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer who played a key role in India’s Champions Trophy triumph has admitted that he was in tears during the first practice session in Dubai wondering how he can turn things around. Shreyas had headed to Dubai on the back of a strong show against England at home and was expected to keep the momentum going, but was left angry, frustrated and in tears during India’s first practice session as he struggled to get used to the conditions there.

Speaking on Kandid with Kings show, Shreyas was asked when was the last time he cried and much to everyone’s shock, the batsman picked the Champions Trophy. “Last time I cried was during the Champions Trophy, first practice session. Like literally crying, crying. Because I batted in the nets, and it didn’t go well. I was so angry with myself that I started crying. And I was also shocked at the fact that I don’t cry that easily,” he said.

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But once the tournament began, Shreyas was one of India’s best batsman, playing key knocks which enforced him as a reliable asset in the middle-order. With 243 runs in 5 innings, he was India’s leading run-scorer in the tournament, which India won undefeated. But when he landed in Dubai, Shreyas spoke about the struggles.

“I thought I would carry the same flow with me (from England series), but the wickets were different and to adapt on the first day itself was an arduous task. When the practice ended, I wanted to practice a little extra and I did not get the chance to do it, so I got angry,” he said.

Now leading Punjab Kings in the IPL, he has started the tournament on a strong note as the team is showing all the promise to lay hands on the trophy for the first time in 18 years.

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