Shreyas Iyer takes break from red-ball cricket, informs BCCI of a back issueLast Updated: September 23, 2025, 22:30 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has informed the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar that he cannot take the rigours of red-ball cricket at this point owing to a stiff back, and also asked not to consider him for the upcoming home Test series against the West Indies. Shreyas had pulled out of the India A’s ongoing second four-day unofficial Test against Australia A at Lucknow, and now it has emerged that he has taken a temporary break from the red-ball format. Recommended StoriesHe was named captain of the India A but Dhruv Jurel stepped in in the absence of the Mumbaikar. It may be recalled that Shreyas has a history of back troubles with him as experienced discomfort during last domestic season as well. PTI KHS UNG DDVFirst Published: September 23, 2025, 22:30 ISTNews agency-feeds Shreyas Iyer takes break from red-ball cricket, informs BCCI of a back issueDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.