Shreyas Iyer urges Team India to shed fear ahead of Zimbabwe T20Is
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:37 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
India captain Shreyas Iyer addressed his team before the T20I series against Zimbabwe starting July 27, emphasizing the need to avoid playing with a fear of failure. Following a disappointing white-ball tour of England and Ireland, where India lost all matches, Iyer encouraged players to focus on self-expression and teamwork. He noted that adapting quickly to Zimbabwe's conditions is crucial, as many players are experiencing the country's pitches for the first time. Iyer believes overcoming this challenging phase will strengthen the team moving forward.
- •India lost all matches in the England and Ireland tour.
- •The T20I series against Zimbabwe starts on July 27.
- •Iyer highlights the importance of adapting to new conditions.
- •Players encouraged to express themselves without fear of failure.
- •Iyer seeks to foster team unity after recent struggles.
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'When you fear failure, you play to save yourself': Shreyas Iyer's message to Team India ahead of Zimbabwe T20Is
"India captain Shreyas Iyer wants players to avoid fear of failure. He stressed focusing on expressing themselves freely on the field. This comes after a disappointing white-ball tour of England and Ireland. The team aims to adapt quickly to new conditions in Zimbabwe. Iyer believes this challenging phase will make the team stronger.
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