Shreyas Iyer Vows to Prove Worth After World Cup Snub

Shreyas Iyer, India's middle-order batter, has expressed his disappointment over the lack of communication and unfavorable decisions that followed the ODI World Cup last year. Despite his impressive performance in the tournament, where he was the third-highest run-scorer for India, Iyer was excluded from the BCCI's central contract list.

Iyer's exclusion was reportedly due to the perception that he and wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan had prioritized the IPL over domestic cricket. While Kishan had skipped domestic cricket entirely in the first half of the year, Iyer had participated in a few Ranji Trophy matches.

"Due to lack of communication, there were some decisions that didn't go in my favor," Iyer said in a video released on his YouTube page. "But at the end of the day, the bat is always going to be in my hand and it's on me how to perform and win trophies."

Iyer's determination was evident in his performances in the Ranji Trophy and IPL. He captained Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title win this year and played a crucial role in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy triumph.

"I decided that once I win Ranji Trophy and IPL, that would be an apt answer for whatever happened in the past," Iyer said. "Thankfully, everything fell to the right place."

Iyer also credited his hard work in the nets at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for his improved form. "After the surgery, I was at NCA, practicing in the nets. I have never batted for so long in my life," he said. "I used to always restrict myself from batting in the nets because I complained that the wickets weren't that great."

"Suddenly, I just told myself that 'put yourself in tough situations because the war is won outside the field, not on the field'," he added. "When you play with your mind, when you challenge your mind to put yourself in tough situations and you decide for yourself whether you're going to win or not."

Iyer's determination and hard work have paid off, and he is now back in contention for a place in the Indian team. His performances in the upcoming series against Australia will be crucial in determining his future with the national side.

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