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Shreyas Iyer Named Captain For Australia ‘A’ ODIs As BCCI Confirm Red-ball Break
Follow UsIyer has taken a break from red-ball cricket due to a back issue that's resurfaced
The BCCI have confirmed that Shreyas Iyer has officially requested a break from red-ball cricket, and have appointed the 30-year-old captain for the three unofficial ODIs against Australia ‘A’.
In a press release, the BCCI confirmed that Iyer’s decision to take a break from red-ball cricket was to manage his fitness, with his back recently starting to trouble him again.
“Mr Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI of his decision to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket. Having undergone back surgery in the UK and managed his recovery well, he has recently experienced recurring back spasms and stiffness while playing the longer format,” BCCI said in a statement.
“He wishes to utilise this period to build endurance, body resilience and work on his fitness. In view of his decision, he was not considered for selection for the Irani Cup.”
In the squad for the Australia A ODIs initially announced by the BCCI on September 14, Rajat Patidar was named captain, but Patidar will now be leading Rest of India in the Irani Cup. The RCB captain is coming fresh off leading Central Zone to the Duleep Trophy 2025 title.
The Rest of India squad also features other India Test hopefuls such as Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tanush Kotian.
The Irani Cup will be played from October 1 to 5 in Nagpur, between ROI and Vidarbha.
India A squad for 1st one-day match
Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Priyansh Arya, Simarjeet Singh
India A squad for 2nd and 3rd one-day matches
Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Verma (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh
Rest of India squad (Irani Cup)
Rajat Patidar (c), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Aryan Juyal (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yash Dhull, Shaikh Rasheed, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj, Saransh Jain