Shreyas Iyer was on Tuesday ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting Wednesday with a back injury, forcing the newly-appointed senior selection committee to name Rajat Patidar as his replacement. Iyer will now head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for further assessment.
Team India batter Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the upcoming 3-match ODI series against New Zealand due to a back injury. He will be heading to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for further assessment and management. The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Rajat Patidar as a replacement for Shreyas Iyer,” BCCI said in a release. Rajat Patidar, who has been named as Iyer's replacement, is yet to get his India cap but has been part of the limited-overs squads before. However, it is unlikely that the Madhya Pradesh right-hander will get to make his debut in the first two matches of the series as Iyer's injury will open the door for Suryakumar Yadav.
