BCCI's decision puts Shreyas Iyer's Test comeback in jeopardy: 'Competition with Sarfaraz and Rahul raises questions about playing time'

The standout performer showcased his batting prowess in the crucial semi-final and final matches of the Ranji Trophy, leading Mumbai to clinch the prestigious title. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in ending Kolkata Knight Riders' decade-long drought for an Indian Premier League title, guiding the team to a resounding victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final to secure their third championship trophy.

He was recalled into India's ODI squad for the Sri Lanka tour last month but he failed to make any impact there and struggled on turning tracks. Iyer recently led the Indian D side in the Duleep Trophy match against India C, but he failed to make an impact in the first innings and scored just 9 in the first innings. However, he managed to bounce back in the second innings and scored a fine half-century. However, it wasn't enough for him to get a place back in India's Test squad.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has also suggested that the world has changed since Iyer last played a match-winning knock for India in the Test, and there isn't much chance for him to make a comeback at the moment.

"It's interesting that last time when we beat Bangladesh in Bangladesh, Shreyas Iyer gave a very important performance in the last match. We won because he played a crucial knock, but since then, the world has changed. I don't see any chances for Shreyas Iyer in Tests at the moment," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

He further suggested that even current players like Sarafaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel won't be able to get a place in the XI which only drop Iyer in the pecking order.

"Whoever is there will also not be able to play all the matches. The guys who are part of this team, which includes Sarfaraz, KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel, I feel they only won't be able to come in the XI. So where will Shreyas Iyer come in this?" Chopra observed.