IND vs ENG: Team India’s star batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the remaining three Test matches against England. Earlier, there were reports that Iyer would not be part of the team due to injury in the last three Tests. But now it has become clear that Iyer was left out of the squad due to poor performances. Former Team India veteran cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has revealed the reason why Iyer quit Team India.
Shreyas Iyer failed to score even a fifty in the last 13 Test innings. In the four innings played against England, Iyer played innings of 27, 29, 35 and 13 runs. Iyer had three good starts. However, Iyer failed to convert a good start into a great innings every time. Sanjay Manjrekar has advised Iyer that he needs to work on defense if he wants to secure a place in the Test.
Shreyas Iyer has left the team
Manjrekar said, “Iyer has to decide which format he wants to play.” If Iyer is interested in playing Test cricket, Iyer has to work on defense. Be it spin or fast bowling. Iyer will have to work on his game. In pressure situations you cannot survive through attacking games alone. You should also have defense to compete.”
Let us tell you that the reports claimed that Iyer was injured. However, there was no mention of Iyer’s injury in the BCCI’s press release. From this, it has become clear that Shreyas Iyer was denied exit from Team India due to poor performance. KL Rahul has returned to Team India. Rahul could not play the second Test due to injury. But now, in the match to be played in Rajkot, KL Rahul will be seen at number four again.