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The IPL is set to commence soon. After concluding the five-match Test series against England, all the players will start preparing for the IPL. Shreyas Iyer was not named in the squad for the last three Test matches. There was a lot of speculation about Iyer’s participation in the Rani Trophy. But a source cleared all the misconceptions about him.
Iyer’s Absence in the Test Team and the Speculations:
After the first two Test matches against England, BCCI announced the squad of the three-match Test series. Shreyas Iyer missed out on his spot in the squad. Iyer faced back pain during his batting, causing him to sit out of Mumbai’s recent Ranji matches. In the initial two Tests against England in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, he scored 35, 13, 27, and 29. He reported back pain and opted out. After his exclusion from the team, a lot of buzz was going on him.
BCCI instructed the players to play the remaining Ranji Trophy games before participating in the IPL. After playing the league exceptionally well, Mumbai qualified for the quarter-final stage. But Shreyas Iyer didn’t feature in the matches. After that, a lot of speculation was going over him.
The Source’s Revelation:
Mumbai receives a significant lift as India’s middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer, sidelined due to recurring back spasms, prepares to join their Ranji Trophy semi-final clash against Tamil Nadu. Iyer’s return marks a positive development for Mumbai, adding depth to their batting lineup. The match is scheduled to take place at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s BKC ground starting from March 2.
Sources said, “Yes, Iyer has confirmed to the Mumbai Cricket Association that he is fit now and available for Mumbai’s Ranji semi-final match.”
Further, the source added, “It was a big misunderstanding that Iyer doesn’t want to play in the Ranji Trophy. In January, he turned out for Mumbai in a Ranji match against Andhra (in January) just after returning from South Africa. If he didn’t want to play in the Ranji Trophy, why would he choose to play in this match, when there’s just one Test against England left and he’s not a part of the squad? With the IPL coming up, this shows Shreyas’ commitment towards the Ranji Trophy and the longer format.”
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