BCCI to take U-turn on Shreyas Iyer's central contract snub after his batting exploits in Ranji Trophy final?

Shreyas Iyer's name was found missing from Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) central contract list following following his non-participation in domestic cricket. This decision came after Iyer reportedly declined to participate in the Ranji Trophy, the premier domestic tournament in India.

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Not just Iyer but Ishan Kishan was also treated the same way by BCCI and was excluded too from the annual central contract as the southpaw remained on the sidelines of competitive cricket following his return from the Test series in South Africa.

Iyer's delayed Ranji Trophy Appearance

After being dropped from the Indian national team, Iyer initially missed Ranji Trophy games for Mumbai, citing back spasms as the reason.
However, Iyer did make a crucial comeback in the later stages of the Ranji Trophy. He participated in the semi-final and final, showcasing his talent with a crucial knock of 95 runs in the second innings of the title match against Vidarbha.

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BCCI mulls over giving central contract back to Shreyas Iyer?

As per a Cricbuzz report, BCCI might reconsider to include Shreyas Iyer in its annual central contract to Shreyas Iyer. This comes after his impressive performance in the Ranji Trophy final and his participation in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pre-season camp. Iyer reportedly experienced back pain during the Test series against England. However, he has joined the KKR camp in Mumbai and is currently working on managing his workload.
 

Shreyas Iyer's availability for IPL 2024

Shreyas Iyer is confirmed to be available for the opening match of IPL 2024, playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. This marks his return to the IPL after missing the 2023 season due to back surgery. Nitish Rana took over the captaincy duties for KKR in Iyer's absence.

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