Stating the reason behind his absence, the BCCI statement read, “Mr Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI of his decision to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket.
“Having undergone back surgery in the UK and managed his recovery well, he has recently experienced recurring back spasms and stiffness while playing the longer format.
“He wishes to utilise this period to build endurance, body resilience and work on his fitness. In view of his decision, he was not considered for selection for the Irani Cup.”
Iyer was recently in action for India A during the unofficial Test against the touring Australia A side. The right-handed batter scored 8 runs from his only outing in the match.
Previously, he also featured in the Duleep Trophy semi-final for West Zone, scoring 25 and 12 in the outing, his first in competitive cricket since IPL 2025.