IND vs AUS, 4th Test Day 4: Indian star batter taken for scans after complaining of pain in lower back
The actual situation of the Mumbai batter is yet to be known and also, an official word from the BCCI is awaited.
On Saturday morning, reports emerged that Shreyas Iyer was experiencing lower back pain as the India vs Australia 4th Test entered its fourth day in Ahmedabad. According to sources, Iyer has been taken to the hospital for scans and is currently under the observation of the BCCI medical team.
Shreyas Iyer was expected to take the crease at number six after Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed by Todd Murphy on day four of the Ahmedabad Test against Australia. However, to the surprise of spectators and commentators alike, KS Bharat strode out to join Virat Kohli instead.
Shortly thereafter, social media was abuzz with rumors that Iyer was suffering from a back issue and would not be taking the field that morning. The true extent of the Mumbai batter's condition remains unknown, and an official statement from the BCCI is eagerly awaited.
After being absent from the series opener in Nagpur, Iyer returned to the Delhi Test and played in the next two games. However, he has yet to perform at his best. In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Iyer has only scored 4, 12, 0, and 26.
On the other hand, Virat Kohli led the Indian innings with great skill, scoring a well-made century. This was his first century in almost 40 months, and he became the fifth Indian batter to score 4000 runs at home.