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Vengsarkar Questions Iyer’s Red-Ball Hiatus as BCCI Elevates Him to ODI Vice-Captain

The BCCI says recurring back spasms after back surgery prompted a six-month red-ball hiatus that kept him out of the Irani Cup.

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Shreyas Iyer has taken a six-month break from red-ball cricket.

Overview

  • Shreyas Iyer informed the BCCI he will skip red-ball cricket for six months to manage recurring back spasms and rebuild fitness.
  • Following the approved break, he was not considered for the Irani Cup and withdrew from the second India A multi-day match after leading the first in Lucknow.
  • The board stated he aims to use the period to build endurance and body resilience after previous back surgery in the United Kingdom.
  • Despite the red-ball pause, the BCCI has named him India’s ODI vice-captain, positioning him to deputise for captain Shubman Gill if needed.
  • Former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar said he cannot understand being fit for white-ball but not red-ball cricket, while InsideSport reported the sabbatical likely puts Iyer out of immediate Test contention.