Why was Shreyas Iyer reduced to tears during the 2025 Champions Trophy?
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer revealed that a net session in Dubai during India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign earlier this year left him in tears.
“The last time I cried properly was during the first practice session of the Champions Trophy because I could not bat well in the nets. I got angry and started crying. I had performed well in the England series [at home] and hence, I was expecting that I’ll continue in the same flow in the Champions Trophy,” Shreyas shared on Punjab Kings’ official podcast.
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“But the conditions were different in Dubai, and adapting on the first day itself was quite hard. When the practice session ended, I wanted to do some extra batting, which I could not. Hence, I got very angry,” he added.
Despite the initial struggle, the 30-year-old had an outstanding tournament, finishing as India’s top scorer with 243 runs, including a crucial 48 in the final.
In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Shreyas has led Punjab Kings to two wins in three matches.
