'Dravid is a great mentor, doesn't make you feel as a newcomer'

Shreyas Iyer is hopeful Rahul Dravid's experience will help him evolve as a player.

Asked about the India 'A' team coach, Iyer said, "We all know he is not only a great player but a great mentor as well. He has shown that with Rajasthan Royals.

"I will get to learn a lot from him, both skill and technical side. It's great to be around him. He doesn't make you feel as a
newcomer."

The promising cricketer, who was IPL's 'Emerging Player' earlier this year, said he doesn't change his game much in T20s and one-dayers.

"I don't change much in my game from T20 to 50 over format. The only thing I change is my state of mind. Because from T20 to one-dayers the format is completely different," he said.  

"The Emerging Player award helped me to get into the India 'A' team. A real great platform for a you. There is not much gap in the domestic and international cricket.

"I take everything as it comes and try to prove myself in whatever opportunities I get. I want to keep performing and leave the rest on the selectors," he added.