Shreyas Iyer Steps Down as India A Captain Hours Before Australia A Match

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New Delhi: India A captain Shreyas Iyer withdrew from the second First-Class match against Australia A just hours before the game, prompting the team management to appoint Dhruv Jurel as the stand-in captain. While neither Iyer nor the management has officially disclosed the reason for his sudden exit, reports suggest it is due to personal reasons.

A source told Times of India, “Yes, Shreyas is taking a break and has returned to Mumbai. He has informed the selectors that he won’t be able to play in the second four-day match against Australia A. However, he remains in contention for a middle-order spot when the selecto

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