Shreyas Iyer scored nearly 500 runs in Ranji, won trophies as captain, fixed his short-ball issues, and yet found no place in India’s Test squad. Ajit Agarkar’s rationale raises more questions than answers. The selectors are aware that Iyer is an excellent player of spin bowling, which will be crucial in a home season that involves four Tests - two each against West Indies and South Africa,” sources told TOI. Shreyas Iyer 's Test comeback on cards The 30-year-old's last Test appearance came in February 2024. Shreyas Iyer ’s journey back to the Indian team has been nothing short of a redemption arc. After being sidelined from T20Is and Tests for over a year, the stylish right-hander is now on the brink of a comeback across formats. Once labelled as out of favor, Iyer has forced the selectors to take notice, all thanks to his consistent performances and leadership for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. The 30-year-old star India National Cricket Team batsman Shreyas Iyer has been handed a brutal 'no chance' verdict regarding his comeback to the Test team. Shreyas Iyer has been told by the former opening batsman Aakash Chopra that the Indian Test batting unit is completely stacked and there is no place for him in the team at the moment.
