Shreyas Iyer’s worst nightmare came true! KKR captain could miss the initial IPL 2024 matches

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer has endured a mishap, with his repeated back harm flaring up once more amid the progressing Ranji Trophy. This casts a genuine question on his cooperation in the starting stages of the Indian Chiefs Association (IPL 2024), which starts in a fair eight days.

Shreyas Iyer, who experienced back surgery final year, was constrained to look for treatment from the physio twice amid his 95-run thump for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final’s moment inning. At that point, he missed the aggregate of Day Four due to the distress. Reports demonstrate he experienced a back check at a hospital.

This improvement is a major concern for KKR. With the IPL commencing on Walk 22nd and their beginning with coordinates planned for Walk 23rd against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shreyas Iyer’s accessibility for the starting matches is at risk. An interior source uncovered to TOI: “It’s not looking great. It’s the same back damage that has gotten exasperated. It’s improbable that he will take the field on Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy. He is in peril of losing the starting matches of the IPL.”

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Shreyas Iyer had already missed two Ranji Trophy matches this season due to back torment experienced while batting. The inconvenience also reemerged amid the later Test arrangement against Britain, raising concerns with the Indian group management. However, in spite of being cleared to play by the National Cricket Academy’s therapeutic group, the BCCI denied him a central contract due to his missed Ranji Trophy appearances. With the IPL 2024 season drawing nearer, KKR will be restlessly observing Iyer’s advance. His non-appearance in the starting matches would indeed be a critical blow to the team’s technique and morale.