BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE , ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Shreyas Iyer’s “Prove Them Wrong” Mindset Paying Off
Shreyas Iyer is enjoying a major transformation in his career, emerging as one of the most consistent middle-order batters in limited-overs cricket and a key leader for Punjab Kings
Once criticized for his handling of short-pitched bowling, Iyer has turned that weakness into a strength — even taking on bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah with fearless intent, including a statement six that silenced critics
Speaking on JioStar’s “Believe”, Iyer revealed his mindset:
- He uses criticism as motivation to improve
- He works extensively with coaches like Pravin Amre and Abhishek Nayar
- He now practices facing 300+ balls in long sessions to build real-match rhythm
- He studies batting flow inspired by players like AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli
Iyer also emphasized how setbacks, including injuries, strengthened his mindset rather than breaking it:
“When people say I can’t do it, I make it a challenge to prove them wrong.”
A clear example of mindset turning talent into elite performance
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