Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer was last seen in action during the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka in Thiruvanthapuram where he scored 38 runs to his name on January 15, Sunday.
Meanwhile, in the latest development, Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against the New Zealand cricket owing to a back injury.
New Zealand’s tour of India comprises three ODIs followed by three ODIs and the tour begins with the ODI series, with the first game slated to be played on January 18, Wednesday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Rajat Patidar replaces injured Shreyas Iyer for New Zealand ODIs
Meanwhile, the Indian selection committee decided to name Rajat Patidar as the replacement for the injured Shreyas Iyer. Fans are hoping that Iyer’s back injury is not a serious one as they want him to be back in action for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.
According to the official statement issued by the BCCI, Shreyas Iyer will be heading to the NCA in Bengaluru for further assessment. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, Team India kick-started the ongoing calendar year with a 3-0 series win over the Sri Lankan cricket team recently.
The Men in Blue will also be looking forward to continuing with the same winning template to come out on top in the ODI series. If they manage to defeat New Zealand by 3-0 in the series, then they will be the No.1 ODI team in the ICC ODI team rankings.
The second ODI will be held on January 21, Saturday at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur whereas the third and final ODI will be played on January 24, Tuesday at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
India’s updated ODI squad against New Zealand:
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, KS Bharat (wk), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Rajat Patidar, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik.
hope its not serious.. he is very imp for test series
Advertisement— Shubham (@sg02028) January 17, 2023
If Surya score heavy than end of Iyer…. So much competition in team if you are out not easy to come back unless you are Rohit Rahul and Kohli…. 😃😃😃
— Colt (@Colt26787607) January 17, 2023
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Bad decision
We don't need any replacement
Let patidar play domesticAdvertisement— Mr Wrong 🥶 (@wrong_huihui) January 17, 2023
Why does he gets injured when his place is almost confirmed for WC P11 🤦🤦🤦
Hope it's not serious injury comeback soon @ShreyasIyer15 ❤️❤️❤️
Advertisement— Jersey 18 (@LegB4vkt) January 17, 2023
No problem sky will play in place of iyer
— Manojkumar (@Manojkumar_099) January 17, 2023
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Surya will be playing for sure now. Interesting to see who will replace kl in middle order. Ishan or Bharat? Sundar might be playing in axar's absence. Will umran play or the manager will go with three spinners instead?
Advertisement— The Game (@TheGame070709) January 17, 2023
Like to like replace player #INDVSNZ
Shreyas Iyer – Surya Kumar Yadav
Kl Rahul – Ishan Kishan
Axar Patel – Washington Sundar— Alok Pradhan (@ImAlokPradhan) January 17, 2023
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Surya Golden opportunity to proove that ODI Batasman also and t20..🔥🔥
Advertisement— Ram Yadav (@RamYada75072125) January 17, 2023
Surya will play . Yey 💪🏻 @surya_14kumar
— Chavan Subodh (@ChavanSubodh1) January 17, 2023
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