Shreyas Iyer stepped down as captain of India A just a few hours before the second unofficial Test against Australia A, surprising both fans and team management.
After leaving the team, Iyer immediately returned to Mumbai, raising questions about the sudden nature of his decision.
Vice-captain Dhruv Jurel was handed the responsibility of leading India A in Iyer’s absence.
According to sources, Iyer cited personal reasons and sought leave from the BCCI, though no official detailed explanation has been provided.
No replacement was named for Iyer in the squad, indicating that India A will continue without an additional player.
Despite this absence, selectors are said to be considering Iyer’s name for the upcoming West Indies series, keeping his international prospects alive.