Iyer has struggled with recurring back issues, including surgery in 2023, which have raised concerns about his long-term fitness. The batter has continued playing since the 2023 Asia Cup. He has opted for a break from Tests and first-class cricket and is expected to be available for selection in other formats.
"It was learnt that Shreyas is only taking a break and will work hard on his fitness to rejuvenate his red-ball career and then take a call in the coming months. He underwent a back surgery in April 2023 and had first felt discomfort during the Duleep Trophy earlier this month," the report read.
Shreyas Iyer Withdrew from the Second Unofficial Test to Focus on Fitness
This decision may also impact his participation in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season for Mumbai. Iyer had earlier asked the Mumbai selectors not to consider him for the Ranji captaincy after Ajinkya Rahane stepped down from the role.
Shreyas Iyer’s Numbers in International Cricket
Shreyas Iyer has been a key middle-order batter for India across formats. He has played 14 Test matches, scoring 811 runs at an average of 36.86, including one century and five fifties, with his highest score of 105 on debut against New Zealand in 2021.
The Mumbai batter has played 51 T20I matches since his debut in November 2017 against New Zealand. He has scored 1,104 runs at an average of 30.66 and a strike rate of 136.12, including eight fifties. The batter was not included in the squad for the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.
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