Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has returned to Ranji Trophy to prepare for the upcoming IND vs ENG Test series, starting on January 25.
Iyer has been added to Mumbai squad for its upcoming match against Andhra Pradesh, set to be played from January 12 to 15 in Mumbai.
Mumbai started its campaign with a big win over Bihar in Patna by an innings and 51 runs.
Notably, Iyer had a forgettable outing in IND vs SA Test series. The 29-year-old, who batted at No. 5, could score only 41 runs in 4 innings at an average of a mere 13.67. His highest score was 3.
With Rishabh Pant almost ready to return to cricket action after a car accident, Iyer is likely to be in direct race with KL Rahul for the number 4 spot in Test cricket.
Also Read
- T20 World Cup 2024 Full schedule
- India squad for Afghanistan T20Is out, Virat-Rohit return
- Why return of Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma in T20Is could be a step backward?
The batter would be aware that the upcoming IND vs ENG Test series holds significant importance as it could potentially mark his last opportunity to secure his place in the Test squad and hence he has decided to return to domestic cricket to find his form back.
Mumbai Squad for Andhra match: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Shreyas Iyer, Jay Bista, Bhupen Lalwani, Amogh Bhatkal, Suved Parkar, Prasad Pawar (WK), Hardik Tamore (WK), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Atharva Ankolekar, Mohit Awasthi, Dhaval Kulkarni, Roystan Dias, Sylvester Dsouza
Editor's Pick
Cricket
Team India sans R Ashwin leaves for Boxing-Day Test in Melbourne after Gabba stalemate
Top Stories
Shreyas Iyer must be a sure-shot inclusion in India's XI for Champions Trophy without second thought
