The Indian team’s star batsman Shreyas Iyer may be ruled out of the ODI series against Australia. In the fourth Test match being played in Ahmedabad, Iyer missed out on batting in the first innings for the Indian team due to back pain and may now miss the three-match ODI series which begins on Friday, March 17.
BCCI’s medical team is monitoring Iyer. Iyer had complained of her back pain last Friday night. According to a statement issued by the BCCI regarding Iyer on Sunday morning, “Shreyas Iyer complained of lower back pain after the game on the third day. He has gone for a scan and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team.” According to Cricbuzz, Iyer’s scan results have not been so good and he will need to see a specialist and undergo some additional tests.
The national selectors, who are currently based in Ahmedabad, have been briefed on the situation and will now make a decision on whether to retain Iyer for the ODI series or replace him with a new player. They can meet about this after the fourth task.
The first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test was played in Nagpur and Suryakumar Yadav made his Test debut in that match. Even in that match, Iyer had to stay away from the team due to his back pain. However, after this he returned to the team for the second task. Now, what is the decision regarding the ODI series, will be a matter to be seen.