Mumbai: Star batsman Shreyas Iyer, who was out of Team India, played a explosive century against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy. With this strong century, Iyer has also presented himself as a contender for a comeback in Tests. After scoring a century against Saurashtra, Shreyas Iyer expressed his desire to return to the Indian Test team. The 29-year-old player, who suffered from frequent back injuries, had undergone surgery last year. Iyer had scored a century for Team India in the Test against New Zealand in November 2021. After the end of the day's play, Iyer said, 'It feels special to return after a very long time. I was feeling a bit disappointed because of my injuries, but now it is a great feeling to score a century after a very long time.
Ranji Trophy 2024: Shreyas Iyer did wonders in Ranji Trophy, gave a befitting reply to the critics with his quick century.
Shreyas Iyer is ready to return to Team India
He said, 'I am absolutely eager to return. But as we say, control the things that can be controlled. My job is to continue to perform well and play as much cricket as possible. It also takes care that the fitness of the body is maintained. However, it is very difficult for Shreyas Iyer to return to Team India's Test team. Sarfaraz Khan has made his place in the position where Iyer plays. Sarfaraz has been making waves with his batting since his Test debut.
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Iyer was also dropped from the central contract list of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earlier this year. He last took part in the home Test series against England in February. However, he took part in the ODI series against Sri Lanka in August. He is very eager to play in the Test. He said, 'I am desperate to play in the Test. That's why I'm playing, I mean if that wasn't the case then I could have sat down looking for some reason.
Ranji Trophy 2024: Shreyas Iyer did wonders in Ranji Trophy, gave a befitting reply to the critics with his quick century.Shreyas Iyer is ready to return to Team India
He said, 'I am absolutely eager to return. But as we say, control the things that can be controlled. My job is to continue to perform well and play as much cricket as possible. It also takes care that the fitness of the body is maintained. However, it is very difficult for Shreyas Iyer to return to Team India's Test team. Sarfaraz Khan has made his place in the position where Iyer plays. Sarfaraz has been making waves with his batting since his Test debut.
Ranji Trophy: Ayush Mhatre hits a century with Prithvi Shaw's bat, 12th class student shocks MaharashtraIyer was also dropped from the central contract list of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) earlier this year. He last took part in the home Test series against England in February. However, he took part in the ODI series against Sri Lanka in August. He is very eager to play in the Test. He said, 'I am desperate to play in the Test. That's why I'm playing, I mean if that wasn't the case then I could have sat down looking for some reason.
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