India Batter Shreyas Iyer admitted that missing in the selection for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 was frustrating, but he said it remains determined to let his show speak.
The thirty-year-old was not named in the Indian 15-men group for the continental tournament Captain India and in two four -day unofficial tests against Australia and Later this month.
“It is only frustrating when you know that you deserve to be in the team, in the XI game. That time is frustrating,” Iyer said at the iQOO podcast.
“But at the same time, when you know someone plays and plays consistently for the team and brings the best, you support them. Finally, the goal is for the team to win and when the team wins, everyone is happy.”
Iyer’s credentials have also been growing in recent years. After leading Kolkata Knight to his third IPL title in 2024, he moved to the Pandjab King and took them to the finals in 2025. While they did not reach the trophies, his captain was widely praised, next to his tabs. Iyer added a greater extent of energy hit, hit more boundaries in the T20 cricket and showed his ability to adapt to modern format requirements.
Bombai dough that was part of the Indian party lifted the trophy Champions at the beginning of this year, He said the triumph remains his career peak. In this campaign, he was the leading Indian runner, who performed 243 runs in five games on average 48.6 and ended up in the tournament.
“Getting the ICC Champions trophy for India was the best feeling ever,” he recalled.
Despite the omission of Asia Cup, Iyer emphasized the importance of preparation and integrity in maintaining success at the international level.
“If you don’t have a chance, you have to see that you are doing your work ethically. It’s not like you only have to play when someone is watching,” he said.
“When you prepare in a certain way, whatever happens on the ground, it is just a reflection of what you do from the field.
Iyer, while acknowledging the disappointment of not being selected, insisted that he was motivated to work hard to prove his place in the Indian team.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
September 7, 2025
Tune
