Watch: Shreyas Iyer shows his fitness switching to Usain Bolt mode

Indian cricketer was seen in Kazakhstan recently sprinting

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Jai Rai, Assistant Editor
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Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer gestures during the toss before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on May 4, 2025.
Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer gestures during the toss before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on May 4, 2025.
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Dubai: Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer may be taking a break from cricket, but the Punjab Kings captain isn’t compromising on fitness. In a video shared by the official X handle of Punjab Kings, the 30-year-old is seen sprinting in black shorts and red sneakers. The clip, which quickly went viral, was captioned: “Bhag bhag bhag, aaya Sher aaya Sher.”

Iyer’s speed and determination during the sprint—shot in Kazakhstan—highlight his commitment to staying in peak condition, as he channels his inner Usain Bolt.

Earlier this month, Iyer also made an appearance at a racing event at the Dubai Autodrome. Representing the Mumbai Falcons, he surprised fans by hitting the track in a racing suit emblazoned with his trademark No 96.

While the Indian Test team is currently on a tour of England for a five-match series, Iyer was a notable omission from the squad. Many had expected him to be considered for a middle-order spot following the Test retirements of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Jai Rai
Jai RaiAssistant Editor
Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

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