For many fans, Shreyas Iyer’s name is synonymous with resilience. A dynamic middle‑order batter, IPL champion, India A captain – you could say he has always looked the part. Yet, in recent days, the buzz across cricket circuits has centered not on his bat, but on his health. Iyer has officially taken a break from playing red‑ball (longer format) cricket, citing persistent back problems. This decision comes even after being appointed captain of India A in their unofficial Test series against Australia A. What changed? And what does this mean for someone who seemed poised to reclaim his Test place?

The Lingering Back Injury

The spark that led to this break isn’t sudden; it’s the culmination of months – perhaps years of battling a back that just won’t cooperate. Iyer has reportedly suffered

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