The Team India series against Australia is going to be a litmus test for Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav
The three-match ODI series for Team India, which is going to start with the first match on September 22 at Mohali, is going to be the litmus test for Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav, albeit for different reasons. The fitness of Shreyas will be closely watched, while Suryakumar will have to produce an impact inning to vindicate his inclusion in the World Cup squad.
The middle-order batsman spent about half an hour at the nets and then engaged in fielding drills for around 15 minutes, heightening hopes that he would play in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka here on Sunday. He was not included in the playing 11.
Iyer had made his much-anticipated return to international cricket during India’s Asia Cup league match against Pakistan at Pallekele, and he made 14 before getting out. He also played against Nepal but didn't get a chance to bat.
As per the statement of a source who is following the development closely, "It will be an important series for him as he needs to bat and field for the full duration of the match, something he has not done since his return. He has made a good recovery, but maybe the team does not want to rush him." "We have some more days for the Australia ODIs, and he can make a proper recovery before that series."