Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Chopra: Iyer Would Not Have Made England Test Squad
Shreyas Iyer, a good batsman, was not picked for India's Test cricket team going to England.
A former player, Aakash Chopra, explained that even though Iyer did well, there wasn't a spot for him because other players are also waiting to play.
Iyer played well in the IPL.
But the team already has many good players, so he has to wait for his turn.
The selectors also agreed that there was no place for Iyer in the team.
Shreyas Iyer was excluded from India's Test squad for the England tour.
Aakash Chopra said Iyer wouldn't have been selected despite a good domestic run.
Iyer had a strong IPL season, but it was not enough for a Test spot.
Other players like Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel are also awaiting their chances.
The chairman of selectors said there was no room for Iyer.
- Who
- Shreyas Iyer and Aakash Chopra
- What
- Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Indian Test squad for the England series.
- When
- The squad was announced in late May.
- Where
- England
- Why
- Chopra stated Iyer's exclusion was due to other players waiting for opportunities.
Player Selection
Team Composition
Selection Dilemma
Player Selection
Iyer had strong performance and deserved a place in the team.
Team Composition
Players like Sarfaraz Khan and Jurel are also waiting, limiting opportunities for others.
- Player Excluded
- Shreyas Iyer
- Squad Announcement
- Late May
- Series
- England
- Reason for Exclusion
- No room in the team
- Commentator
- Aakash Chopra
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