BCCI drops a bombshell on out-of-form Shreyas Iyer, says ‘if he does not fireplace … ‘ | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: India’s star batsman Shreyas Iyer is at the moment not in competition for a spot within the Check cricket crew. Iyer had an opportunity for a comeback, however his disappointing efficiency within the ongoing Duleep Trophy, the place he scored solely 104 runs in 4 innings, has additional diminished his prospects.
The rise of younger skills like Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, who impressed throughout the sequence in opposition to England earlier this yr, has pushed Iyer down the pecking order.
A BCCI official has expressed doubts about Iyer’s place within the present Check crew, citing issues over his shot choice throughout the Duleep Trophy.”In the meanwhile, there is not any room for Shreyas to be within the Check crew. Who will he substitute? In addition to, his shot choice has been a priority in Duleep, particularly yesterday (Sunday),” the official instructed Telegraph.
“He (Iyer) was properly set after which abruptly performed such a shot (off left-arm spinner Shams Mulani). When you’re set after which batting on a flat deck, you might want to make the most effective use of that chance,” the official added.
One other board official hinted that Iyer will proceed enjoying within the home circuit and steered his inclusion within the five-match Check tour of Australia later this yr is unlikely.

Nevertheless, the official additionally talked about the potential of Iyer taking part within the Irani Cup and the Bangladesh T20I sequence, relying on his efficiency and availability.
The official emphasised the necessity for Iyer to regain kind whereas acknowledging his previous achievements, significantly his batting throughout final yr’s ODI World Cup.
“Now, if he does not fireplace in Irani too, he nonetheless has the Ranji Trophy to get runs. It wasn’t too many days in the past when he was batting so properly in final yr’s ODI World Cup. He suffered an harm too, which must be thought-about. Additionally, with nonetheless one spherical left in Duleep, you by no means know he would possibly rating 100. He must regain kind. Probably he will not go to Australia for his issues in opposition to the brief ball, however one cannot simply ignore his runs at dwelling,” the official added.