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Shreyas Iyer has conveyed to the BCCI that he will be taking a break from red-ball cricket ahead of the upcoming West Indies tour. The Punjab Kings captain left his role as the India A captain and pulled out of the second unofficial Test match against Australia A in Lucknow.

Ahead Of West Indies Test Series, Shreyas Iyer's Surprising Request To BCCI

As per an Indian Express report, the star Indian batter has already consulted with the chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar and wants to take off from red ball cricket due to back stiffness. Iyer seems to be in discomfort, and it is learnt that the batter cannot play for long hours on the pitch. He also made it clear that he took breaks in the Ranji Trophy last season, but it is not

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