India’s fielding coach confirms star player is ruled out of India vs Australia ODI series

India fielding coach T Dilip, on Wednesday officially confirmed that middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting Friday, due to recurrence of lower-back injury.

That Iyer has been ruled out of ODIs, was first reported by PTI on March 11. It is learnt that re is almost negligible chance of stylish Mumbaikar taking any part in cash-rich IPL for KKR. Iyer leads KKR in IPL.

He is currently back in NCA for extensive rehabilitation but it couldn't be confirmed wher he would also require surgery like Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna.

"Injuries are a part and parcel of game. We have best medical facilities and y are well-equipped… We are in co-ordination (with NCA). Shreyas ruled out of this series. (We will be able to provide) furr update as and when we kw," told India's fielding coach T Dilip told media in his debut press conference.

right-handed Iyer, who had made a comeback into Indian side recently during four-Test series against Australia after recovering from a back injury, complained of experiencing similar troubles during fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad.

As a result, Iyer was taken for scans by BCCI’s medical team with mess being relayed that batsman was being monitored. Iyer did t bat in India’s only innings at Ahmedabad, wherein y finished at a strong 571 bolstered by Virat Kohli’s 186.

injury is expected to keep Iyer out of action for at least first half of 2023 edition of Indian Premier League, which begins on March 31. Iyer is designated captain of two-time title winners Kolkata Knight Riders and it seems y will be in search of a new leader. 

Im: BCCI