The Indian Cricket Team received a major blow as Shreyas Iyer is likely to miss the remaining three test matches against England. Iyer complained of stiff back and groin pain during the 2nd test at Vizag. He had complained of a stiff back and groin pain while playing forward defence during the 2nd test match at Vizag. The kits of the entire squad were flown directly from Vizag to Rajkot while Iyer’s kit was sent back home to Mumbai.
The series is equal at 1-1 with India winning the 2nd test match by 106 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of bowlers grabbing 9 wickets and was awarded the player of the match for his brilliance. Ajit Agarkar and Co is likely to name a squad for the remaining three test matches which would be picked on Friday.
According to sources, Shreyas Iyer would be sent to the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore for further tests. Iyer got starts but was not able to convert into big scores. He produced a sensational run out to get rid of Ben Stokes that changed the momentum in India’s favour.
Shreyas Iyer would be hoping that he will return to the Indian Premier League that starts from March onwards. He underwent back surgery and missed important matches including the World Test championship finals, Indian Premier League 2023.
“Iyer has informed the Indian team management and the medical staff that his back gets stiff after playing more than 30 balls and he feels pain in his groin while playing forward defence,” a source told The Indian Express. “Post surgery, he is facing this issue for the first time so he has been advised to rest for a few weeks. He will head to NCA later.”
Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul who missed the second test against England at Vizag due to injuries are likely to make a comeback for the 3rd Test at Rajkot starting from 15th February onwards.
The India and England 5-match Test series is level at 1-1. The selectors delayed the announcement as they wanted to know Kohli’s availability. Indian team is currently on a short break with the squad being asked to gather in Rajkot on 11th February and start training from 12th. England’s team has gone to Abu Dhabi to energize themselves for the third test.
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