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Shreyas Iyer opens up on his comeback ahead of Australia series: "I told myself to set a routine"

Rajgeeta Yadav

Shreyas Iyer opens up on snub [Source: AFP]Shreyas Iyer opens up on snub [Source: AFP]

India star cricketer Shreyas Iyer has made a strong comeback to the national team and has now been named vice-captain for India’s ODI series against Australia. His journey back to the top has been full of ups and downs, but Iyer says that staying disciplined and focused helped him turn things around.

Last year, Iyer faced a big setback when he was left out of the BCCI’s central contract list. Many thought his international career was in trouble. But instead of giving up, Iyer decided to go back to the basics, playing domestic cricket for Mumbai and working hard to regain form. 

Notably, he played in Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which helped him get back his rhythm and confidence.

Shreyas Iyer on his return to team India ahead of AUS series

Speaking at the CEAT Cricket Ratings Awards in Mumbai, Iyer described his journey as a “rollercoaster ride.” He said,

"But I told myself to set a routine, discipline myself and play domestic cricket. I went back to my time in Mumbai, played the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy."

"I performed in all these tournaments, and they helped me boost my momentum and confidence heading into CT. Then I was lucky to have played in ODIs against England and stamp my authority there (scoring 181 runs in three matches with two fifties at an average of over 60 and a strike rate of over 123),"  he added.

His hard work paid off when he played a key role in India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy victory. Iyer was the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, scoring 243 runs in five innings with two half-centuries and a top score of 79. His batting at the crucial No. 4 position provided stability to the Indian lineup.

Notably, Iyer’s form has been impressive across formats. In the 2024 IPL, he led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title, and in the 2025 season, he had his best-ever IPL performance, scoring 604 runs in 17 matches with a strike rate of 175. He also guided Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy win.

Talking about his batting approach, Iyer said that in ODIs, he tries to start steadily and then accelerate once he is set.

"Looking at the line-up, our bowlers, we had immense confidence that we would be able to defend. We were also confident of chasing," he said.

Now, Iyer is ready for the next challenge, the three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19. So far in 2025, he has scored 424 runs in eight ODIs at an average of 53, including four fifties.