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Shreyas Iyer's Struggles in Test Cricket Continue Despite Recent Success in IPL and Duleep Trophy

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Shreyas Iyer, a 29-year-old Indian cricketer, has been struggling in Test cricket despite showing promise in other formats. He has scored only 146 runs in his eight innings in Test matches in India over the past 19 months, with a top score of 104. Iyer's struggles against short-pitched bowling have been a concern, and he has failed to regain his form despite scoring well in the Duleep Trophy. The Indian cricket board's officials have expressed concerns about Iyer's shot selection and ability to play spin, which has hindered his chances of making it back to the national squad.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iyer has scored only 146 runs in his eight innings in Test matches in India over the past 19 months, with a top score of 104.
  • He has failed to regain his form despite scoring well in the Duleep Trophy, where he has aggregated 104 runs from four innings with only one 50-plus score.
  • Iyer's struggles against short-pitched bowling have been a concern, and he has been criticized for his shot selection, particularly in the Duleep Trophy matches.
  • Former Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir's presence in the Indian team as head coach may help Iyer, but he still needs to prove himself in Test cricket.
  • Iyer has also struggled against spinners, which has been a major concern for him, and he needs to work on his ability to play spin effectively.
  • He may still have a chance to play in the Irani Cup beginning on October 1 in Lucknow and then be available for the second T20I against Bangladesh.
  • Iyer also has the Ranji Trophy to get runs and regain his form, and he should be considered for the Indian team despite struggling in Test cricket.

Statistics:

  • 146 runs in his eight innings in Test matches in India over the past 19 months, with a top score of 104.
  • 104 runs aggregated in four innings in the Duleep Trophy with only one 50-plus score.
  • 41 runs scored on Sunday at a strike rate of over 70.

Sources:

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