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📝 Shreyas Iyer Champions Trophy 2025 Emotions were real, raw, and heartfelt—and it all began with unexpected tears.
Yes, you read that right. During a candid moment on the show Kandid with Kings, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer shared a surprising memory from the 2025 Champions Trophy: he cried after his very first practice session. The reason? Frustration and self-doubt. And yet, that very moment marked the start of a remarkable journey, as Iyer ended the tournament as India’s top run-scorer.
🏏 A Rocky Start Turned into Gold
“I was literally crying,” Iyer admitted. “I had performed well against England, so I thought I’d continue that form. But the wickets in Pakistan and Dubai were tough. I couldn’t bat the way I wanted, and it made me so angry—I cried.”
His honesty hit home for fans of Cricket Army, showing that even the biggest names in cricket face mental challenges.
But the story doesn’t end there.
🔥 Iyer’s Redemption Run
Despite the shaky beginning, Iyer powered through. He scored 243 runs in five matches, including back-to-back half-centuries against Pakistan and New Zealand. His knock of 48 runs in the final was a crucial one for India. No surprise he was picked in the Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament, alongside Kohli, KL Rahul, Shami, and Varun Chakaravarthy.
🗣️ Leadership Vibes and IPL 2025
Shifting gears to the IPL, Iyer spoke about Punjab Kings’ strong start and the importance of setting the tone early.
“When you begin with a win, the energy in the team is unbeatable. But staying humble through the journey is just as key.”
With early wins over Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, PBKS fans in the Cricket Army have plenty of reasons to cheer.
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