It seems that Iyer, who is being treated by a Mumbai-based doctor, has been told that he needs surgery. He will be out of action for at least five months after the surgery. This means that he is not likely to play in the IPL that will start on March 31 and also in the WTC final against Australia. He is likely to recover by the World Cup. But still he may not have match practice.
It is known that Jasprit Bumrah missed last year’s T20 World Cup due to injury. It is still unknown how far he has recovered. Although Bumrah is expected to be fit by the final of the World Test Championship, it is doubtful that he will play in the Asia Cup as well.
Shreyas Iyer’s absence from IPL will be a big setback for Kolkata Knight Riders. Kolkata, who bought Iyer for Rs 12.25 crore in 2022, made him the captain. With less than ten days left for the start of the tournament, Kolkata will have to appoint a new captain. Iyer is no stranger to spinal problems. Iyer, who missed the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy due to back pain, entered the ring in the second Test. At that time it was announced that Iyer was fully fit. But apparently he could not bat in the fourth Test due to back pain.
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