Shreyas Iyer's Resilience Leads KKR to IPL Success

Shreyas Iyer's resilience has been tested time and again. After a stellar performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup, he faced a recurrence of back troubles, lost his BCCI contract, and was overlooked for India's T20 World Cup squad. Despite these setbacks, Iyer has remained positive and determined.

Under his leadership, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has emerged as a formidable force in IPL 2024. After nine games, they sit second in the points table with six wins. KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar attributes Iyer's success to his mental fortitude.

"He is one of the strongest people, mentally, I have ever known," said Nayar. "He has accepted the challenges he has faced and approached life with a positive attitude."

Iyer's fitness has also improved significantly. After undergoing back surgery in 2023, he has worked diligently with KKR's strength and conditioning team.

"He is feeling a lot better now," said Nayar. "He is batting longer hours and has trained really hard."

Despite not having a stellar IPL season with the bat, Iyer has contributed consistently. He has scored 251 runs at a strike rate of 137.15, batting primarily at Nos. 4 and 5.

"His mindset is to score runs, whether he plays the IPL, the Ranji Trophy, or for India," said Nayar. "He looks to score runs, and the way he has handled the challenges he has faced is commendable."

As KKR prepares to face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede, Iyer's focus is on leading his team to victory. Despite not being part of India's T20 World Cup squad, he remains determined to prove his worth.

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