Shreyas Iyer's Test Hopes Fade After Duleep Trophy Disappointment

India's star batsman Shreyas Iyer faces an uphill battle to regain his spot in the Test cricket team. Despite a chance for a comeback in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, Iyer's disappointing performance has further diminished his prospects.

Iyer's struggles in the Duleep Trophy, where he managed only 104 runs in four innings, have raised concerns among BCCI officials. His shot selection has been particularly criticized, with one official expressing doubts about his place in the current Test team.

"At the moment, there's no room for Shreyas to be in the Test team. Who will he replace? Besides, his shot selection has been a concern in Duleep, especially yesterday (Sunday)," the official told Telegraph.

The rise of young talents like Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, who impressed during the series against England earlier this year, has pushed Iyer down the pecking order. Another board official hinted that Iyer will continue playing in the domestic circuit and suggested his inclusion in the five-match Test tour of Australia later this year is unlikely.

However, the official also mentioned the possibility of Iyer participating in the Irani Cup and the Bangladesh T20I series, depending on his performance and availability. The official emphasized the need for Iyer to regain form while acknowledging his past achievements, particularly his batting during last year's ODI World Cup.

"Now, if he doesn't fire in Irani too, he still has the Ranji Trophy to get runs. It wasn't too many days ago when he was batting so well in last year's ODI World Cup. He suffered an injury too, which needs to be considered. Also, with still one round left in Duleep, you never know he might score a hundred. He needs to regain form. Most likely he won't go to Australia for his problems against the short ball, but one can't just ignore his runs at home," the official added.

Iyer's absence from the Test team is a significant setback for India, as he has been a key member of the side in recent years. His ability to play spin and score runs quickly has made him a valuable asset in the middle order. However, his recent form has raised questions about his ability to perform at the highest level.

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