Shreyas has been out of the Test team since the 2024 series against England. He has consistently delivered strong performances for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, yet he’s still waiting for that call-up to the Test squad.
India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, recently stated that anyone who consistently shines in domestic cricket has a shot at making it to the national Test team. This comment came in response to questions about Shreyas Iyer’s absence from the squad for the upcoming five-match series against England, which kicks off on June 20 in Headingley.
This statement follows Gambhir’s earlier remark in Delhi where he said, “I’m not the selector,” when asked about Shreyas’ exclusion shortly after the team was announced. At that time, he skillfully sidestepped the question, emphasizing that the selection process is beyond his control.
However, on Thursday evening, Gambhir took a more thoughtful approach, acknowledging that while only a limited number of players can be chosen for the squad, the management is indeed keeping a close eye on performances in domestic cricket.
Shreyas has been the talk of the town lately, especially after leading the Punjab Kings to the finals of the IPL 2025 season. Although they fell short against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final, his contributions were undeniable, racking up over 600 runs with an impressive average of more than 50.
At 30 years old, Shreyas has been out of the Test team since the 2024 series against England. He has consistently delivered strong performances for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, yet he’s still waiting for that call-up to the Test squad.
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