Shreyas Iyer's Match-Winning Knock Raises Questions About India's Selection Strategy

Despite being initially excluded, Shreyas Iyer's performance in the first ODI against England highlights India's selection dilemmas and the challenges of balancing form and seniority.

Shreyas Iyer scored a crucial 59 off 36 balls in India's four-wicket win over England after being a last-minute inclusion due to Virat Kohli's injury.
Iyer's exclusion from the original playing XI, despite his consistent domestic and international performances, has drawn criticism from former players, including Ricky Ponting.
India's team management is exploring left-right batting combinations, leading to reshuffles like Yashasvi Jaiswal's debut and Shubman Gill batting at No.3.
England's batting lineup faltered despite a strong start, with poor shot selection and lack of game awareness contributing to their collapse.
Virat Kohli, sidelined as a precaution for a knee issue, was seen enthusiastically supporting teammates from the dressing room and is expected to return for the second ODI.