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Shreyas Iyer, ahead of the Afghanistan game, admits Asian Games gold expectation pressure but says, ‘it’s good pressure’

Heading into the Asian Games tournament opener against Afghanistan, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the heavy burden of championship expectations while brushing aside concerns regarding persistent rain disruptions. Rain previously shortened an anniversary fixture against Japan at Sano where India secured a narrow victory, and similar downpours recently hampered preparation at Karogi Athletic Park.

Iyer emphasized that the squad remains unbothered by weather conditions or the favorite status stemming from their recent series sweep against the same opponents in New Delhi. Describing the championship objective as welcome motivation, the captain noted that maintaining high performance standards takes precedence over dwelling on external pressures or unpredictable pitch conditions.

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