Sat Oct 05 03:16:19 UTC 2024: ## Shreyas Iyer Faces 4-Month Ban From International Cricket
**New Delhi:** Indian star batsman Shreyas Iyer will be sidelined from international cricket for nearly four months, effectively facing a 120-day ban. The exclusion comes as a major setback for the talented batsman, who was not included in the recent Bangladesh Test and T20 series.
Iyer, who last played for India in the ODI series against Sri Lanka, is currently playing domestic cricket. However, with no ODI matches scheduled for India in 2024, his return to the international arena appears distant.
The next ODI series for India is slated for February 2025 against England, with the first match on February 6. This likely marks Iyer’s comeback date, leaving him out of action for the next four months.
Despite his absence, Iyer boasts a strong ODI record, with 2421 runs in 62 matches at an impressive average of 47. He has also scored 5 centuries and 18 half-centuries in this format.
While his limited opportunities in Test and T20 cricket might be a concern, his consistent ODI performance suggests a potential return to the national team in the future.
Iyer’s absence adds another layer of complexity to India’s team selection strategy, especially with crucial T20 and Test matches scheduled in the coming months. The next few months will be crucial to observe how the team adapts to his absence and shapes its strategies in the absence of this talented batsman.
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