Fear of failure has no place in this team, says India skipper Shreyas Iyer
India cricket captain Shreyas Iyer has urged his team to play 'fearless cricket' following a disappointing tour of England and Ireland. As the team prepares for a T20 series in Zimbabwe, Iyer emphasized the importance of adaptability and ignoring external criticism.
Why it matters
The statement reflects the psychological pressures faced by professional athletes and the strategic shift required for team development after poor performance.
India captain Shreyas Iyer wants his players to play fearless cricket and not be weighed down by criticism after the team's disappointing run in England, saying the recent setbacks have only brought the squad closer ahead of the three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe.
India arrive in Zimbabwe after enduring a winless white-ball tour of England and Ireland, but Iyer said the team has identified the areas it needs to improve on.
"We had a rough patch in England, but there were a lot of positives out of that. We got to know what we have to build as a team going forward, what kind of presence of mind, awareness and adaptability we need once we step onto the field," Iyer said on the eve of the opening T20I here.
The series in England and Ireland was also Iyer's first assignment as captain.
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