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Shreyas Iyer has shared a recovery update after suffering a rib injury in the Sydney ODI against Australia. The BCCI medical team continues to monitor his progress.
Shreyas Iyer injured his left rib after a stunning catch to dismiss Alex Carey in the Sydney ODI. Taken to the hospital for scans as India beat Australia.
Shreyas Iyer has withdrawn from red-ball cricket, stepping down from India A captaincy before the Lucknow Test. His decision, citing back issues, rules him out of the West Indies series and sparks debate on workload management.
Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's Asia Cup squad, despite stellar recent performances, has shocked everyone from experts to fans. With over 600 runs in IPL 2025 and a proven record in big tournaments, Iyer's omission raises questions about the selectors approach. Prominent voice like Abhishek Nayar, Ashwin and Aakash Chopra criticized the decision. For many leaving Iyer out of the even the 20- man squad is unjustifiable.
The selection committee of 5 members, headed by Ajit Agarkar, secretary Devajit Sakiya, and captain Suryakumar Yadav, picked 15 members for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and 5 stand-by players. Shubman Gill inculded as a vice captain, whereas no room for Shreyas Iyer.
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has backed Shreyas Iyer's inclusion in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad, highlighting his stellar Champions Trophy and IPL performances. For team India, Iyer provides the much-needed middle-order stability, ability to counter spin in UAE conditions, and composure under pressure. His selection is vital not only Asia Cup 2025 but also preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup.