IPL 2025 star Shreyas Iyer reveals why captaincy brings out his best. From Punjab Kings’ final journey to his obsession with performance under pressure—this is what fuels the KKR champ.
The Captain Within: Shreyas Iyer’s Secret Obsession
Shreyas Iyer – he is more than just a batsman. He is a thinking warrior. Last season brought Iyer his IPL title as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders and this season, he keeps steering Punjab Kings to the IPL 2025 final at last he has mentioned the one thing, that drove him most -captaincy. More than just a name, it is absolutely all to him. A test, a thrill and when he turns up at that best self level It’s
604 Runs but No Team India Call—Still, Iyer Stays Unshaken
Although he crunched a massive 604 runs this season the national selectors turned their noses up at Keaton at all stages of the England Test series. If you thought that would turn the spirit, oh, you got another thing coming. Iyer is no less fiery when you ask him to lead from the front Iyer will never hesitate in believing that captaining is not physically short but makes you a man.
“I’ve Been Leading Since I Was 22—And I Love It”
Fresh from pushing Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the T20 Mumbai League semifinals, Iyer confessed,
> “Captaincy brings maturity, pressure, and responsibility. In tough moments, the team looks to you. That’s a feeling I thrive on.”
He’s been wearing the captain’s hat since he was 22—and finds pure joy in that role.
Pressure? That’s His Playground
Iyer doesn’t fear pressure. He courts it. In his words,
> “I try to enter my zone, block distractions, and play to the moment. I tell myself—I want the crowd chanting my name. That gives me goosebumps. That inspires me.”
He’s not just playing cricket. He’s performing like a man with a legacy to write.
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This tournament also reunited him with several familiar faces—cricketers he once played alongside in school, college, and club days.
> “It feels amazing to share the field again with people who’ve been part of my cricket journey since day one,” Iyer added, smiling.
As fans chant his name louder with each match, it’s clear: Shreyas Iyer isn’t chasing glory—he’s building it.