Venkatesh Iyer is all set to miss the remainder of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022 and most of the domestic season, including the Ranji Trophy. The Madhya Pradesh all-rounder, who has represented India in two ODIs and nine T20Is so far, will be out of action due to a broken ankle. The Madhya Pradesh all-rounder, who has represented India in two ODIs and nine T20Is so far, will be out of action due to a broken ankle.
According to a Cricbuzz report, it might take Iyer two months to recover completely while the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) said his absence could last six weeks. The 27-year-old is also not sure when he will be able to regain his match fitness."It is really disappointing that I cannot be part of the action immediately. I don't know how long this injury will take to heal but at this point I will go home and rest for a month before going to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehab," Iyer told Cricbuzz. "IhopedtohelpMPwin the MushtaqAliTrophy."
Taking to Instagram, Venkatesh Iyer on Thursday (October 20) shared a couple of pictures of his ankle wrapped in a plaster casting. Gutted to be missing out on the remainder of the SMAT due to a broken ankle. Hope to be back on the field soon. Will be rooting for my MP boys from the sidelines . Keep the positive vibes going @mpcacricket. Do keep sending your wishes and love,” he wrote in the caption.
