India’s efforts to close in on Australia’s first innings total of 480 in Ahmedabad forced Shreyas Iyer to stop batting on the morning of the fourth day due to lower back pain.
Ravindra Jadeja batted ahead of Iyer on the third day, and while it was not unusual – India often use the left-handed Jadeja to break down the right-handed top order – Iyer did not come out to bat either. When Jadeja was The fourth morning was dismissed. Instead, wicketkeeper-batsman KS Bharath came in at number six.
The BCCI sent a statement shortly after: “Shreyas Iyer complained of lower back pain after the third day’s play. He has gone for a scan and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team.” has been.”
It is not yet clear whether Iyer will be able to bat in this Test match.
More to follow…
