2024, Shreyas Iyer shares his journey, including his love for Afro music, dance and viral dance videos with Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur. He shared his favourite cricket moments, including his unforgettable century in Hamilton, where the power of manifestation played an important role. He also fondly recounted his experience during the 2011 final at Wankhede Stadium. In a candid conversation with our host, Sadhika Sehgal, Shreyas discussed some fun anecdotes and the unique cricket culture that he has experienced while training in Mumbai. Despite his remarkable achievements, Shreyas humbly acknowledges that he's still on a learning curve. He talks about the grind one needs to go through to become a successful cricketer. When discussing team captains, Shreyas highlighted qualities he values and reflected on his experience leading a team like Delhi Capitals and now Kolkata Knight Riders, emphasizing the preparation required for captaincy. He revealed how he both mentors and learns from young players, expressing his deep love for cricket and its ability to unite people. As captain of KKR, Shreyas Iyer expressed his respect and admiration for Shah Rukh Khan and his initial encounter with the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar during his under-14 days. He also reflected on their meeting during the World Cup, highlighting the impact these small encounters had on his career and how they shaped his personality on and off the field. In this interview with Shreyas, he highlights the significance of mental strength, particularly during pressure-packed moments on the pitch. He shared his personal journey from being an introvert to now becoming an extrovert, underscoring how cricket played an important role in his growth. He shared valuable insights on bouncing back from setbacks and making tough choices, offering advice on dealing with insecurities, which he admitted sometimes caused him anxiety. He described fame as staying true to oneself and how he filters out authentic people from what's fake. Shreyas also revealed what his love language is, his take on relationships and the importance of choosing the right circle of friends, emphasizing his bond with fellow cricketers like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, and Sarfaraz. He also highlights the unique cricket culture in Mumbai and ends with some important advice for young men. Don't miss out on the fun segment where he talks about his love and passion for sneakers. Tune in to find out more about this cricket maverick. 00:55 - Introduction 01:05 - His love for Afro music 02:04 - The viral reel with Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur 03:01 - His Favorite Cricket match 03:58 - His memories from the final of World Cup 2011 04:34 - Cricket Culture in Mumbai 05:57 - Who is a perfect captain according to him? 06:48 - What are his secrets behind captaincy preparation? 08:53 - How Shreyas handle KKR captaincy? 09:26 - Shreyas’s admiration for SRK 10:09 - Shreyas’s first time meeting Sachin Tendulkar 11:23 - Advice from Abhishek Nayar for him 12:43 - Importance of mental strength in cricket 13:41 - His journey from being an introvert to an extrovert 15:38 - Dealing with setbacks 17:47 - This is what makes him feel anxious 18:44 - What is fame for him? 19:51 - This is Shreyas Iyer’s love language 20:49 - Definition of Male friendships for him 21:41 - His bond with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz and Rohit Sharma 22:18 - Mumbai cricket slang and their meaning 24:00 - Is Shreyas Iyer a sneakerhead? Subscribe and stay tuned to MensXP. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mensxp/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mensxpofficial Tweet to us: https://twitter.com/MensXP Men's locker room, Men's locker room code, Men's locker room secret, Men's locker room confessions, Shreyas Iyer, Shreyas Iyer Interview, cricketer Shreyas Iyer, Shreyas Iyer videos, Shreyas Iyer Cricket journey, Shreyas Iyer dance, Shreyas Iyer viral dance video, Shreyas Iyer favorite cricket moments, Manifestation in sports, Mumbai cricket culture, Shreyas Iyer Captaincy insights, mentoring young players, Shreyas Iyer on Shah Rukh Khan, Shreyas Iyer on Sachin Tendulkar, Mental strength in sports, Shreyas Iyer on overcoming setbacks, dealing with insecurities, Shreyas Iyer sneaker passion, Lifestyle of a cricketer