BENGALURU: Often players in their subconscious mind know how they feel about a particular situation but when the validation comes from someone who they can rely upon, the next step becomes easier.
Former India batter and renowned coach Pravin Amre for a long time has been a sounding board for Shreyas Iyer, having been his coach from early teenage years. A chance meeting between student and the teacher at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of the Sri Lanka game did work as a boost.