India batter speaks on future aspiration post record-breaking show vs SL: 'Have always dreamt about being a Test player'

Star India batter, after achieving a historic feat in Test cricket during the second Test against Sri Lanka, spoke about his approach and his future aspirations.

For an outstanding 92 in the first innings, to ensure India posted 252, a magnificent 67 in the second, that helped his side post a hefty target for Sri Lanka in the recently-concluded pink-ball Test in Bengaluru, Shreyas Iyer won the ‘Player of the Match’ award. His twin half-centuries in the second India-Sri Lanka Test not only helped Rohit Sharma clinch a clean sweep in his debut series as Test captain but also make a strong case for his spot in the side.

Shreyas Iyer, star India batter, speaks on future aspiration after record-breaking show vs Sri Lanka: 'Have always dreamt about being a Test player'

Courtesy of his fifties in both the outings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Iyer became the 10th Indian batter to do so. More importantly, he became the first player from the nation to achieve this feat in day-night Tests.

Iyer, while speaking during the post-match presentation ceremony, after receiving the trophy, talked about his approach and his aspirations.

"That wasn't my normal approach but when I saw other batters struggling, I knew I had to attack. I was just trying to be one step of the bowlers. When the tail came in, I was on 55 and I added 37 more, so I wasn't too bothered about missing out on a hundred," said Shreyas Iyer in the post-match presentation ceremony.

"We were given a target, and I was in the mindset to play as many balls as possible. I have always dreamt about being a Test player for India and playing alongside the greats and contributing at the highest level. I hope I can maintain that consistency in the time to come," said Shreyas Iyer.

Now, the focus for Indian players shifts to the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) edition. Iyer will captain the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).