Shreyas Iyer Unlikely to Be Fit for South Africa ODIs | Reports

Shreyas Iyer is likely to miss India’s ODI series against South Africa starting November 30, as medical reports suggest he needs over a month to regain full fitness.

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to feature in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. The tournament starts on November 30 in Ranchi. The following games are set to be played in Raipur on December 3 and Visakhapatnam on December 6.

The 30-year-old sustained an injury while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25. He has since remained sidelined. As per reports from Indian Express, Iyer is yet to regain full match fitness and is expected to need over a month to return. The BCCI medical team has advised against rushing his recovery, with the selection committee already informed of his condition.

“He will take more time to be fully match fit, and the board and selection committee don’t want to rush after his injury. He is doubtful for the South Africa ODI series,” a BCCI source was quoted as saying in the report.

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After spending nearly a week in the hospital, Iyer is now on the road to recovery. The Mumbai batter shared an update on Instagram on Monday, posting a beach photo to signal his improving health. He appeared in good spirits as he thanked fans for their support during his recovery period.

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Meanwhile, the BCCI selection committee is expected to announce India’s ODI squad for the South Africa series soon. Tilak Varma is being considered as a possible replacement for Iyer. Tilak, who usually plays at No. 4 in T20Is, was recently named captain of the India A team for the upcoming one-day series against South Africa A. Another strong contender for the middle-order role is Riyan Parag. Parag showcased excellent form in the India A vs Australia A series last month.