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After Opting Out Of Ranji Trophy Due To Back Pain, NCA Says Shreyas Iyer Is Fit: Report
The Indian Express: Shreyas Iyer, who was omitted from India’s squad for the last three Tests against England, had opted out of Mumbai’s upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Baroda, starting on Friday at the BKC Ground, due to back pain.
But a report in The Indian Express says Nitin Patel, the head of sports science and medicine at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, confirmed in an email to selectors, that Iyer has ‘no fresh injury’ and that he was ‘fit’.
"Shreyas Iyer was fit and available for selection as per the handover report of the Indian team after the 2nd Test match against England. There are currently no fresh injuries reported as well after his departure from Team India," wrote Patel in the email to the selection committee, as cited in the report.
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INDvENG: Root Surpasses Sachin To Become Highest Run-scorer In India-England Tests
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: England batter Joe Root on Thursday surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in India-England Test matches during the series opener against the Rohit Sharma-led side, here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
Shoaib Bashir Granted Visa, Set To Join England Team By Saturday
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Shoaib Bashir Flies Back To UK To Resolve Visa Issues
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