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Shreyas Iyer's struggles continued as he scored only eight runs in the unofficial Test against Australia A, further jeopardizing his chances for a Test comeback. Australia A posted a formidable 532/6 declared, highlighted by centuries from Sam Konstas and Josh Phillippe. India A's innings saw contributions from Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan, but Iyer's performance remained a concern.

Aakash Chopra suggests India field an 'A' team in the Asia Cup 2025 alongside the main squad, drawing parallels with Australia's past strategy. He believes India A, potentially featuring players like Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, would provide valuable exposure to young talents. Chopra highlights Pakistan's batting lineup is weaker than India's second string, emphasizing India's depth.

Shreyas Iyer, fresh off leading Kolkata to an IPL title in 2024, surprisingly wasn't retained and was acquired by Punjab Kings for a hefty sum. He guided Punjab to the IPL final in 2025, crediting their support for his success. Despite a recent T20 Asia Cup snub, Iyer remains focused, now captaining India A.

Shreyas Iyer admitted feeling frustrated after being left out of India's Asia Cup 2025 squad. He remains determined to prove his worth through strong performances and leadership of India A.

Karun Nair's future appears uncertain after being excluded from the India A squad following a finger injury sustained during the Test series against England. Aakash Chopra suggests selectors may be looking beyond Nair, despite his recovery. Shreyas Iyer, overlooked for the Asia Cup, will lead India A in the upcoming unofficial Tests against Australia A.

Shreyas Iyer will captain India A against Australia A in Lucknow, joined by KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj for the second match. Several new faces, including N Jagadeesan and Ayush Badoni, have been included after strong domestic performances.

Shreyas Iyer will captain the 15-member India A squad for two matches against Australia A in Lucknow, starting September 16, announced BCCI on Saturday. Despite strong Duleep Trophy performances, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rajat Patidar were surprisingly omitted. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj are slated to join the squad for the second game, replacing two players from the initial lineup.

KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj are set to join the India A squad on September 23 for the second multi-day match against Australia A in Lucknow. Rahul, fresh off a successful Test series in England where he scored 532 runs, will strengthen the batting lineup.

Shreyas Iyer will captain the 15-member India A squad against Australia A in Lucknow, with Dhruv Jurel as vice-captain. The series starts September 16. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join the squad for the second match beginning September 23.

Shreyas Iyer has been named the India A captain for the upcoming two multi-day matches against Australia A, beginning on September 16.

Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup snub puts him in the spotlight as he aims to prove his worth in the Duleep Trophy semifinal. West Zone boasts a star-studded lineup, while Central Zone relies on Patidar's form. Injury concerns plague both zones, while South and North Zone face off in the other semifinal, each grappling with squad changes and player unavailability.

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has responded to Sunil Gavaskar after the former Indian great criticised overseas cricketers for commenting on Indian cricket matters.

Facing social media backlash for the lack of live coverage of the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals, the BCCI has announced that the final will be telecast live from September 11-15. Despite an agreement for 100 days of live domestic cricket, fans expressed frustration over missing the quarterfinal action, which featured performances from several India players and the return of Mohammed Shami.

Sunil Gavaskar strongly criticised AB de Villiers for questioning Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup omission, asserting that foreign players should not interfere in Indian cricket matters. Gavaskar emphasised that Indian cricketers refrain from commenting on other nations' selections and accused the Indian media of seeking validation from overseas opinions, reigniting the debate over external influence in Indian cricket.

Indian cricket fans expressed disappointment as the Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic tournament featuring stars like Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, lacked live streaming. This edition marks a return to the zonal format and serves as a trial for the 'serious injury replacement substitute' rule.

Sunil Gavaskar has strongly criticized overseas cricketers for commenting on India's team selection, particularly Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad. The legend questioned the need for foreign voices to judge decisions made by Indian selectors, emphasizing that Indian cricket is strictly an Indian affair. He also argued that such foreign players hardly comment when it pertains to matters of their own country.

Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts a strong comeback for Shreyas Iyer. Iyer was ignored for the Asia Cup 2025 squad. Lobo believes Iyer's horoscope indicates a potential captaincy. He suggests Iyer could lead India to a major tournament victory, possibly a World Cup. Lobo warns selectors against overlooking Iyer's talent.

The 2025–26 domestic season begins with the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru, a tournament doubling as auditions for vacancy in India's Test line-up. With questions over No. 3, No. 6 and pace depth, batters like Devdutt Padikkal, Shreyas Iyer and Sarfraz Khan, along with bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar, aim to impress selectors ahead of home Test series against West Indies and South Africa.

Amidst speculation about India's next ODI captain, Aakash Chopra has dismissed rumors linking Shreyas Iyer to the role. Chopra asserts that Shubman Gill is the likely successor to Rohit Sharma, already holding vice-captaincy in ODIs and leading in Tests. Gill's rise has also shifted Axar Patel from T20 vice-captaincy, solidifying Gill's position as the heir apparent for India's white-ball leadership.

Shreyas Iyer declined West Zone captaincy in the Duleep Trophy, leading to Shardul Thakur's appointment. Iyer, anticipating an Asia Cup call-up, focused on white-ball training but was surprisingly excluded from the squad. Meanwhile, Thakur is expected to lead Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, following Rahane's departure, after his strong red-ball performance and recent Test recall.