As we know in the first match-winning credit goes to many young players but in the second test match with Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer is also not a part of a team.
It was expected that after performing well in New Zealand, he would be included in the last eleven on the African tour.
But, Shreyas Iyer hasn’t got a chance to play in another country, BCCI stated their reason. due to some personal problem, he is not part of a team.
Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli is not part of team
If we keep an eye on 2nd test match then before lunch team India loss it’s expensive wickets, this is shocking news for cricket fans.
Virat Kohli get some injury in their back and due to this KL Rahul become captain of the team for the very first time and they won the toss also.
Due to this decision of BCCI, no one is in shock, but the next thing that is keeping everyone in worry is that why Hanuma Vihari gets a chance in the team.
If Virat Kohli gets some injury then why do selectors choose Hanuma Vihari in place of Shreyas Iyer who plays very well in the last series against New Zealand.
BCCI give statement on ruling out Shreyas Iyer
However, Shreyas Iyer had to be ruled out of the second Test because he had a stomach problem. In this regard, the BCCI itself has given information by issuing a statement.
“The BCCI medical team will monitor Virat during this test match. KL Rahul will captain the team in the absence of Virat. The All India Senior Selection Committee has selected Jasprit Bumrah as the vice-captain for the second Test. At the same time, batsman Shreyas Iyer could not get a chance in the second Test due to a stomach problem.”
BCCI has made the fans happy by making Jasprit Bumrah the vice-captain.
In test cricket, Shreyas Iyer total plays 2 matches and makes 202 runs. Avg- 50.5, SR- 58.55. 100s- 1.
On another hand, Hanuma Vihari total plays 13 matches and makes 644 runs. Avg- 32.20, SR- 42.40, 100s-1.