Archive · 27 May 2025
Shreyas Iyer Snubbed: Panesar Backs Selection Committee
Shreyas Iyer, a cricket player, wasn't picked for the India team to play in England.
Some people thought he would replace Virat Kohli, but the team decided to pick other players.
A former player, Monty Panesar, agrees with this choice.
He said that the weather in England might make it difficult for Shreyas because the ball moves in the air.
The new captain will be Shubman Gill.
The series of matches starts in June.
Shreyas Iyer was omitted from India's Test squad for England.
Monty Panesar backed the selection committee's decision.
Panesar believes Iyer is vulnerable in swinging conditions.
Shubman Gill is the new captain for the Test series.
India will play five Tests in England starting in June.
- Who
- Shreyas Iyer, Monty Panesar, Ajit Agarkar
- What
- Shreyas Iyer omitted from India's Test squad for England tour.
- When
- June 2024
- Where
- England
- Why
- Selectors believed Shreyas' technique vulnerable in swinging conditions.
Shreyas Iyer's Strengths
Concerns About His Technique
Shreyas Iyer's Batting Technique
Shreyas Iyer's Strengths
Is a good player for spin and seaming conditions.
Concerns About His Technique
Lacks technique for seaming conditions.
- Player Omission
- Shreyas Iyer
- Series
- India vs England
- Format
- Test
- Start Date
- June 20
- Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Selectors
- Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee
