Shreyas Iyer Quotes

I've been fortunate enough to have football lead me all over the world... If there's one constant I've witnessed throughout the journey, it has to be passion.

I just want to show other young kids growing up that it is not about just staying in England, getting loans. Explore.

Going to the U.A.E. for the first time was a real cultural shock. Everything was different. People didn't speak my language, it was all new, a huge change. But I loved it.

I have celebrated major successes with Germany on the pitch, but not only that, I have experienced so much off the pitch too, visiting countries and cities all over the world.

The thing about Hemingway that people forget is that all the stuff he did was at a time where people weren't traveling that much. At 19 he travels to Italy. He goes to the Spanish Civil War. He goes to China, he goes to Africa so at that time to travel that much is really incredible.

There are so many fans and so many people who care deeply about this game, and it is because of these fans that we are who we are as cricketers.

Modeling has given me the opportunity to travel outside of Brazil and see the world. I have been meeting many interesting and talented people along the way.

Especially for me, growing up in such a small town in the middle of nowhere, the desire to be away was incredible. I wanted to see new lands, meet new people from the city, and meet people that were in much less fortunate situations than I was, so that I could be more appreciative of my present. At least I had food on the table.

I wanted to do something far from my intellectual and physical home, so I went to live in Beijing for eight months and took Mandarin Chinese.

I've found that there's a lot to invigorate in any country or destination - it's all about how you look at it. I've never really had any difficulties anywhere I've been. As an athlete, I used to enjoy being on the road and meeting people.

Yes, I always imagined living in other places.

I get to travel, see the world, meet people and be independent. I feel blessed.

The sport I love has taken me around the world and shown me many things.

Being able to travel and see the world really makes me appreciate the blessings in my life. There are so many people that will never get a chance to see some of the things that I've seen during my travels. I'll never take that for granted.

The world invited me many places.

Abroad is bloody

When we moved to Europe when I was a teenager, I really did not want to go. I was happy in my school, with my friends, but looking back on it, it was the best experience I've ever had. We traveled every weekend. I experienced incredible new cultures, museums, cities, and it really opened up my eyes.

I just think my life's been really blessed, because being in show business, I've met wonderful people, and I've traveled all over the world.

When traveling, we continually are 'discovering' what our day will be. We are in a new environment, perhaps a different culture, interacting with strangers who might have different priorities than we ourselves have.

I think we have seen evidence that being brave enough to go abroad can lead to a proper opportunity.

If one day I start thinking about playing abroad, money won't be the reason.

I thank God every day that I get a chance to do all these great things in a Timberwolves jersey.

When I was young, I went to the Sinai and worked as a waitress.

I am willing to go abroad if the right opportunity comes up.

I have enjoyed playing in England, and have enjoyed the reception I've got from the people here.