Overview

• Shreyas Iyer has struggled in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, scoring only 104 runs in four innings.
• Iyer was not selected for the first Test against Bangladesh, further diminishing his chances for the Australia tour.
• BCCI officials have expressed concerns over Iyer's shot selection and his struggles against short-pitched deliveries.
• Youngsters like Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel have impressed selectors, pushing Iyer further down the pecking order.
• Iyer may still play in the Irani Cup and Ranji Trophy to regain form, but his inclusion in the Test squad remains doubtful.