Shreyas Iyer, who was appointed captain of India A’s red-ball side, has withdrawn from the second and final match of the multi-day series against Australia A.

As a result, Dhruv Jurel, the team’s vice-captain, will lead India A in the four-day match starting in Lucknow on Tuesday, September 23.

Iyer returned to Mumbai after captaining the first match, which concluded on September 19, and the reasons for his withdrawal have not been officially detailed.

Why Did Iyer Step Down?

Reports suggest that Shreyas Iyer informed the BCCI of his unavailability due to personal reasons.

Following his strong performance in the IPL, Iyer had been a potential candidate for India’s Asia Cup squad, but he was left out, leading to media speculation.

In the first India A match against Australia A, which ended in a high-scoring draw, he scored only eight runs, failing to make a significant impact.

KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj have joined the team for the second match. According to BCCI, both players will replace two members who were added to the squad after the first multi-day game, strengthening India A for the final fixture.