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Shreyas Iyer Requests 6-Month Break from Red Ball Cricket: Due to Recurring Back Issues

By Gireesh Vasishta
Shreyas Iyer Requests 6-Month Break from Red Ball Cricket: Due to Recurring Back Issues

Reason for Break: Iyer experienced back spasms and stiffness while playing extended formats, making it difficult to sustain play over four or more days. He informed BCCI via email on September 24, pulling out of the ongoing India A vs. Australia A four-day match in Lucknow after scoring just 8 in his only innings. This follows a history of back problems, including missing the India-England Test series last year and several Ranji Trophy games due to similar issues.

Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has formally requested a six-month break from red-ball cricket, citing recurring back spasms and stiffness, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on September 25, 2025. The decision comes after Iyer underwent back surgery in the UK earlier this year and has been managing his recovery, but recent flare-ups during longer-format games prompted the hiatus to focus on building endurance and overall fitness.

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Reason for Break: Iyer experienced back spasms and stiffness while playing extended formats, making it difficult to sustain play over four or more days. He informed BCCI via email on September 24, pulling out of the ongoing India A vs. Australia A four-day match in Lucknow after scoring just 8 in his only innings. This follows a history of back problems, including missing the India-England Test series last year and several Ranji Trophy games due to similar issues.Also Read: BCCI Files to ICC Complaint Against Haris Rauf & Sahibzada Farhan for Provocative Gestures: here is the info


BCCI's Response: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia issued a statement: "Mr. Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI of his decision to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket. Having undergone back surgery in the UK and managed his recovery well, he has recently experienced recurring back spasms and stiffness while playing the longer format. He wishes to utilise this period to build endurance, body resilience, and work on his fitness. In view of his decision, he was not considered for selection for the Irani Cup."WEET Cotton T-Shirt and Pyjama Set for Men,Night Wear for Men,Men's Pyjama Set 122

- BCCI confirmed that Shreyas Iyer is taking a 6 month break from the Red ball cricket.

Impact on Schedule: Iyer will miss the upcoming home Test series against West Indies starting next month, the Ranji Trophy season for Mumbai (from October 15), and other first-class commitments. However, he plans to continue in white-ball cricket, potentially featuring in the ODI series in Australia and even T20Is. He was named captain for India A's one-day series against Australia A, signaling his focus on shorter formats.