2 min learnUp to date: Mar 21, 2026 12:20 AM IST
Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has opened up about his harm restoration that noticed him lose seven kilograms. Within the third ODI throughout India’s tour of Australia, Iyer had picked up an harm to his spleen whereas fielding, which took months to get better from. Iyer was initially admitted to the ICU in a Sydney hospital earlier than being launched.
“It’s at all times difficult to come back again after an harm. I had misplaced round seven kg as a result of harm, it was a extreme one,” Iyer mentioned at Punjab Kings’ jersey unveiling occasion in Mohali, forward of the beginning of IPL 2026 subsequent week. “Fortunately, I used to be again in fine condition after two months. However gaining these 7 kg again took plenty of effort. I get pleasure from challenges, and that was one I needed to overcome. I’m glad I got here by means of that section and am again representing my group, and likewise having represented India within the earlier collection. I really feel pleased with myself.”
Shreyas Iyer suffered a nasty fall whereas finishing a catch in Sydney. (AP)
Having arrived in Punjab after main the Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title, there are many hopes on Iyer, particularly after he guides PBKS to the ultimate in IPL 2025. He made it clear that the franchise was trying to declare the title this season.
“Expectations are excessive, which is enjoyable. I really like the problem. However the necessary factor is that at any time when we step in, we’ve to win. My eye is on the trophy,” Iyer mentioned earlier than opening up on the significance of group bonding actions.
“That is the interval the place we stay as a household for 2 months,” Iyer mentioned. “The extra time we spend collectively, the extra we get to know one another. Now’s the time the place we construct that camaraderie. We spend most of our time within the recreation room, enjoying FIFA and different video games. The planning and plotting for matches often occurs a day or two earlier than the sport, however constructing this bond off the sector helps us get higher outcomes finally.”