Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer is eyeing a comeback to the Indian Test team, driven by his recent success in the Ranji Trophy where he scored a century against Maharashtra. This achievement marks his first first-class century in three years, a significant milestone after struggling with injuries and inconsistent form Ā¹ Ā².
Iyer’s determination to regain his place in the Test squad is evident, especially with current middle-order batter KL Rahul facing scrutiny due to his poor run in Test matches Ā¹. The 29-year-old Mumbai batter has been working hard to overcome his back injury, which required major surgery in London last year Ā².
To ensure optimum fitness, Iyer has focused on long-distance running and intensive training. He’s also adjusted his batting strategy, playing more balls and taking singles to manage his body’s endurance Ā². With his back issues now behind him, Iyer is confident about his fitness and ready to take on the challenges of Test cricket once again.
Key Highlights of Shreyas Iyer’s Comeback:
- First-Class Century : Scored 142 off 190 balls against Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy, his first century in three years Ā¹ Ā².
- Injury Recovery : Overcame serious back injury, which required surgery, through intense training and fitness regimen Ā².
- Test Comeback : Eyes return to Indian Test team, capitalizing on KL Rahul’s poor form Ā¹.
- Fitness Focus : Prioritizes controlling his body’s endurance, playing session-by-session Ā².