Skipper speaks! Shreyas Iyer on captaincy pressure: ‘You are always expected to perform’. Cricket news
Star Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer took Sobo Mumbai Falcons to the semi-finals of Mumbai Falcons League 2025, winning four of the five league-stage matches. The 30 -year -old captain has successfully balanced the mixture of youth and experience in his team, making him a strong contender for the title.The semi-finals and finals of the tournament are scheduled at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. In the first semi -finals, Strikers of Eagle Thane will face Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, while Sobo Mumbai Falcons will compete against Bandra Blasters in the second semi -finals.Iyer shared his views on leadership responsibilities, saying, “It brings much maturity and responsibility. You are always expected to perform and contribute for the team in the best way because whenever there is a barrier or any kind of adversity occurs as a team, they always come to the captain. I think I have got a lot of experience because I have been captaining since the age of 22. I have enjoyed moments and hug it. I love the fact that they come out and lead. ,
Speaking of handling the conditions of pressure, Iyer explained, “I just try to go to my area, and I try to do things that I am in front of me. I try to focus as much as possible, just to stay in the present, to stay in the present, to embrace the situation, and embrace the crowd because they have a lot of electrification and pass on the energy for you.,Iyer emphasized the importance of the tournament in developing young talents, saying, “The Mumbai Cricket Association has made a lot of efforts to bring this league and identify the talents that are constantly demonstrating at the ground level of Mumbai. This gives them a great platform and expresses themselves and club thrives beyond cricket. ,Quiz: Who is that IPL player?On playing with the colleagues of the familiar team, Iyer said, “There are familiar faces in the dressing room, I have played with some of them in club cricket and in my school and college teams. I am happy that I am playing here with my colleagues.”There have been several standouts in the tournament. Suved Parker of Bandra Blasters currently holds the Orange Cap as a leading run-scorer, which includes a notable innings of 37 balls during a record 118-run opening partnership with Vikrant Autti.Shashank Atarde from Eagle Thane Strikers has earned a purple cap for his consistent wickets.The League has shown effective performance from established players such as Suryakumar Yadav and emerging talent. Syrez Patil of Eagle Thane Strikers has attracted attention to his aggressive batting style.Other notable contributors include Siddhanta Adato from Triumph Nights Mumbai North East, and Siddhesh Lad and Chinmay Sutra of Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, who have scored all important half -centuries during the league platform.The tournament includes some of India’s major domestic franchise-based T20 players, including Iyer with international stars like Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dubey.
