"Stop giving sh*t" - Shreyas Iyer gives a tight slap to Gautam Gambhir

Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has opened up about the mindset that has helped him evolve both as a player and as a person amidst the uproar over his snub for the Asia Cup 2025. Shreyas Iyer even indirectly took a dig at Gautam Gambhir after he was named India A captain for the upcoming red-ball series against Australia A at home.

There have been reports that the Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir doesn’t like Iyer from their Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) days in the IPL 2024. Since the Mumbaiker is reportedly not in Gambhir’s good books, he has been continuously ignored for the India selection.

Shreyas Iyer reveals the mindset behind his growth, slams Gautam Gambhir indirectly

Reacting to the notion, the middle-order batter emphasized the importance of ignoring outside opinions and focusing on self-improvement. Iyer stressed that he stopped worrying about what others think.

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He noted that once a player frees themself from external opinions, they can focus entirely on improving and pushing their limits, and that’s what he is doing.

Shreyas Iyer said on IQOO India's 'The Qest Talk' podcast, "Stop giving a shit about what people think about you. Period. Once you have that mindset, you will keep working on yourself. I keep learning every day. I feel that you are never perfect as an individual, so keep learning, and knowledge is eternal. I always look forward to transcending beyond my abilities and learning every single day.”

Rejections changed Shreyas Iyer!!

The right-handed batter also revealed that he developed this mindset through his rollercoaster journey. Iyer emphasized that personal growth is never complete, saying every day offers him a chance to learn from matches, teammates, rivals, and life experiences.

He added, “There have been phases in my life. It's not like I went straight and started thinking like this, but obviously there have been rejections. There have been failures. There have been ups and downs. Life has been like a roller coaster ride. So, through all these, I've learned so much.”

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Shreyas Iyer opens up on Asia Cup 2025 snub

Meanwhile, Iyer admitted that it is “frustrating” to be overlooked for the India selection when he deserves the spot, referring to his Asia Cup 2025 snub, but he believes in handling non-selection with grace and integrity.

He stressed that supporting teammates is crucial, as the ultimate goal is the team’s success while “working hard ethically” even when no one is watching.

He added, “At the time, it is frustrating, but at the same time, when you know that someone is performing and playing consistently for the team and bringing the best, you support him, and you want the goal to eventually be for the team to win. And when the team is winning, everyone is happy.”

Shreyas Iyer’s advice to young cricketers is pure gold

For young players chasing big dreams, Iyer advised them to be just in the moment, enjoy the journey, create a routine, and cut out distractions. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain also pointed out that believing in yourself is crucial, even when others doubt you.

He signed off by saying, “I would just tell him, enjoy where you are. And one thing that has helped me the most was having a routine for myself. Build a routine, cut the outside noise, and leave aside all the distractions. I always believe in myself. There are some people who don't believe me.”