Quotes from Shreyas Iyer

I know I have a lot of potential to score big runs. So, yeah, I am trying to take it game by game and see that I make it big.

I am very happy. And also, I want to come out to bat in this kind of tough situation when everybody in the dressing room is nervous.

You have to always work on your batting as you are never perfect. I am working on my batting every day and trying to perfect a few shots that will help me score all around the world.

I have to believe in my process and I know I follow a certain pattern to score runs. I have to believe that I will be getting runs if I have a certain mindset and I know I will.

I introspect on how I am perceived by other people. It's been this way since my childhood.

I like to be the best version of myself. I really love to dress well, even for a casual family get-together. In fact, before I go to bed, I imagine what I'll wear the next day!

I used to be a striker for my school, but my father felt cricket had more scope. I grew up admiring Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, so I chose cricket.

There have been comparisons but I don't want to be compared with anyone. I want to be myself, with my own style and identity.

When you go out to play in different conditions against different bowlers, it is always challenging.

If you are really a good talent, then you need a certain amount of chances to prove yourself and get acclimatised to the conditions.

Pull and sweep are two shots which can help me score runs outside India. These are two shots that can immediately put pressure back on bowlers.

I know what my strengths are, and I have worked really hard on my weaknesses as well.

You need to be flexible but I feel I can bat at any position depending on the condition.

I have stopped thinking too much. It all started against West Indies. I told myself that I want to enjoy my life. I don't want selection issues to rule my happiness.

I was lucky that I got to open for Delhi Daredevils. I got more deliveries to face.

All pieces of the puzzle need to fall in the right place to be a champion team.

It's better to enjoy life - selection is a temporary thing.

It is the ultimate test. It's every cricketer's dream to play Test cricket. I'm eagerly waiting for my opportunity to represent my country in whites also.

At the start, when I started playing first-class cricket, I was a flamboyant player and I never used to take responsibility.

It's just that you got to play according to the situation and what the team demands. I know that I can play in both flows.

Lately, I have realised that when you play at the highest level, you have to play according to what the team demands.

Personally, I am not thinking about batting only at No. 4. I want to be someone who is very flexible batting at any number or if you go into any situation you should be able to grab that opportunity and make the best use of it.

I realise that I need to be selfish at times as well as smart in decision-making and just not throw away my wicket.

Self-belief is the key to success and that has helped me. So I will put in all my efforts in the manner I know. If it works, it is great and if it doesn't it's still great as I know I have put in all my effort.