In a sudden and unexpected development, Shreyas Iyer has decided to quit the India A team’s captaincy just hours before their second First-Class match against Australia A. The last-minute exit of Shreyas Iyer quits captaincy prompted the team management to name Dhruv Jurel as the new captain for the game.
While the exact reason for his departure was not officially revealed by either Iyer or the team management, sources reported that it was for a ‘personal’ reason, and the player has since returned to Mumbai.
Iyer’s recent form has been under scrutiny. He did feature in the first match against Australia A, scoring only 8 and 13 runs respectively. In that game, he also appeared to be a victim of a poor umpiring decision. Despite his struggles with the bat, India A managed to draw the game.
The timing of his departure is crucial as the national selectors are set to pick the squad for the upcoming tour of West Indies, which begins on October 2. The batter, a mainstay in ODI cricket, is working hard to establish himself in the other two formats. He played a central role in the Champions Trophy triumph last year in the ODI format but has found it tough to crack selection in Test and T20I formats. His exit from the captaincy of India A at this juncture could impact his chances.