Sports News: Shreyas Iyer was not included in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, but now he has got a chance to take over the captaincy of India A. He will lead the team in two multi-day matches against Australia A in Lucknow from September 16. Former Indian batsman Aakash Chopra believes that this move can open the way for Shreyas' comeback in his Test career.
Uncertain position in the Test team
Shreyas was not included in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. He was dropped from the team due to injury and reluctance to play in the Ranji Trophy. Along with this, his name was removed from the central contract list. But he made a comeback after a brilliant performance in limited overs.
Karun Nair's difficult path
Aakash Chopra said that the road has become difficult for Karun Nair now. There was no consistency in his performance against England. In eight innings, he scored more than 50 runs only once and could score a total of 205 runs. Nair's chances of returning to the Test team seem less.
Opportunity for number 3 and 6
Shreyas Iyer has also got the captaincy of India A because the number 3 and number 6 positions in the Test team are still vacant. Sai Sudarshan and Abhimanyu Easwaran are also in the team, but Karun Nair is no longer getting a chance. Chopra believes that this is an opportunity for Shreyas to make a permanent comeback in Tests.
Prospects in the upcoming series
Chopra said that Shreyas Iyer may get a chance in the upcoming home series on Indian pitches. If he is selected in the team against the West Indies and South Africa, he can strengthen the team with his batting. Despite being ignored for the Asia Cup, he will now lead India A as captain, which has increased his confidence.
With the captaincy of India A and selection in the team, a new chapter of Shreyas Iyer's Test career is opening. His performances and leadership could benefit the team, and it also signals a permanent return to the Test team for him.
