Star Team India batsman Shreyas Iyer was recently seen showcasing his basketball skills before uniting with his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2022.

Iyer, who was in superlative form in the recently-concluded series against Sri Lanka, traveled to his house in Mumbai after the series concluded. During his stay, Shreyas Iyer was seen playing basketball and showing his skills in the court.

Sharing a small clip on Instagram, the 27-year-old cricketer wrote:

“Bad Boy Ballin.”

 

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Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer’s love for basketball is nothing new. He also attended the 69th NBA All-Star Weekend and shared a photo with basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal.

“My heart was pumping” – KKR captain Shreyas Iyer during IPL 2022 mega auction

The swashbuckling batter was one of the most sought after cricketers heading into the auction. The franchises chased after their favourite star before Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired his services for a whopping INR 12.5 crores.

Speaking on the experience, Shreyas Iyer revealed that he was nervous while he was going under the hammer. Speaking on the KKR website, he said:

“Yes, I was watching the auction and KKR went for me right from the start. There were some other big franchises as well coming along and I remember the battle was going on. We, all of our (India) team members were sitting together and watching the Auction on TV. My heart was pumping, and I wasn’t able to control my emotions. I was trying to act relaxed, but you know, andar hi andar se, I was feeling a little nervous.”

He added:

“Eventually KKR got me, that feeling was amazing. I’m really proud, considering the rich history and to be coming into the KKR setup.”

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