A sudden development took place in the India A team, just hours before the second First-Class match against Australia A, as Shreyas Iyer decided to quit the team’s captaincy. Shreya’s last-minute exit from the team prompted the management to name Dhruv Jurel as the India A captain for the second red-ball game against Australia A. Although Iyer and the team management did not reveal the exact reason for his sudden departure, reports suggest that it was due to a ‘personal’ matter.
Shreyas Iyer’s Departure and Break from the Team
“Yes, Shreyas is taking a break and has returned to Mumbai. He has informed the selectors that he won’t be able to play in the second four-day match against Australia A. However, he remains in fray for a spot in the middle-order when the selectors meet to pick the squad for the West Indies series,” a Times of India report quoted a source as saying.
Iyer’s Performance in the First Match Against Australia A
Iyer did feature in the first India A match against Australia A, scoring 8 and 13 runs respectively. In the match, Iyer also seemingly became a victim of a poor umpiring call against spinner Corey Rocchiccioli.
India A’s Strong Performance Despite Iyer’s Struggles
Despite Iyer’s failure with the bat, India A did do well against Australia A in the last match. The team scored 531 runs after Australia put 532 on the board.
Iyer’s Struggles with International Selection
Iyer was not a part of the Indian team on the tour of England, nor was he picked for the Asia Cup 2025 tournament in the T20I format. The batter is working hard to become a key member of the team in all 3 formats. Iyer is already a mainstay in ODI cricket for the team, having played a central role in the Champions Trophy triumph previous year.
Looking Ahead: West Indies Series and Future Selection
However, he has found it tough to crack selection in the other two formats. India’s next red-ball assignment comes against West Indies, starting October 2nd, the team for which is likely to be picked in the coming days.
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