IND vs ENG: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for Rajkot Test as injury woes mount for India

Another injury scare hits the Indian camp, with latest reports suggesting batter Shreyas Iyer picking up the ever-troubling back injury, casting doubts over his participation in the third England Test in Rajkot.

Per the sources (in MCA) close to the information, Iyer has complained of back stiffness ahead of the third Test starting on February 15.

The reports suggest the National Cricket Academy (NCA) has written to the BCCI about Iyer’s fitness status. Though the selectors are yet to meet for squad announcement for the remaining three Tests, Iyer’s absence is said to be a certainty. With veteran batter Virat Kohli already deemed unavailable (for at least the next two Tests) for personal reasons, not having Iyer in the middle order could worry Rohit and the Indian camp.

Earlier, Cricbuzz first reported that Vizag Test hero Jasprit Bumrah, who picked nine wickets across two outings, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings, will be rested for the third game to manage his workload management. However, with certain uncertainties around the fitness and availability of a few players, the selectors are yet to meet and pick the final 15.

Meanwhile, the selectors were supposed to meet on February 8 and announce the squad for the remaining three Tests, but now the announcement might come over the weekend.