India's middle-order player Shreyas Iyer quit India A team as a captain just a few hours before the second and final Test match against Australia A. The four-day game was scheduled to begin on Tuesday (September 23) in Lucknow. Dhruv Jurel has been named captain.

Neither Iyer nor the team management disclosed the exact reason behind Iyer’s sudden decision. However, it was believed that he informed the BCCI of his decision, citing personal reasons.

The Times of India quoted a source saying Iyer was taking a break and had returned to Mumbai. “He has informed the selectors that he won't be able to play in the second four-day match against Australia A. However, he remains in the fray for a spot in the middle-order when the selectors meet to pick the squad for the West Indies series," the r

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