As per reports from News24 and Indian Express, the right-handed batter has conveyed that he doesn’t wish to feature in Test cricket at the moment due to recurring back issues and wants to prioritize white-ball formats.
Test cricket: Iyer had led India A in the drawn opening match against Australia A but unexpectedly stepped down from captaincy before the second game, returning to Mumbai. According to the reports, he wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stating that stiffness in his back and fatigue were preventing him from handling the demands of Test cricket. He further informed the selectors that his body is not ready for the physical toll of the format. Following his withdrawal, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel was appointed as captain of India A.
The 29-year-old was also absent from the previous Test series against England and did not find a place in India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. His omission sparked discussions within the cricket fraternity. Iyer last appeared in Test cricket for India in February 2024 against England.
📍BIG BREAKING NEWS 📍
— Vaibhav Bhola 🇮🇳 (@VibhuBhola) September 23, 2025
Shreyas Iyer Is Not Very Much Keen On Playing Test Cricket, Because Of His Back Injury.
He Can't Stand On Field For 5 Days.
Shreyas Wants To Only Focus On White Ball Cricket.
TOP BCCI SOURCE HAS CONFIRMED ME.
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India to Face West Indies in Two-Test Series Next Month
India and West Indies are set to clash in a two-match Test series next month. The first Test will kick off on October 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, followed by the second Test from October 10 to 14 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. This marks India’s second assignment in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
Test cricket: The Indian selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, is expected to announce a 15-member squad for the series on September 24. However, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is unlikely to feature as he continues rehabilitation from a foot injury.