IPL 2023 Shreyas Iyer: Before the start of IPL 2023, good news has come out for Kolkata Knight Riders. Shreyas Iyer, struggling with his back injury, now looks ready to return. Iyer can return for his team KKR in some IPL matches.
Last Wednesday, Iyer reached the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where he started rehab. The final of the World Test Championship to be held after the IPL is very important, and Shreyas Iyer is one of the leading players of the Test team. Apart from KKR, his return is also significant for Team India in such a situation.
Declined For Surgery
Troubled by a back injury, Shreyas Iyer has refused to undergo surgery, as surgery can keep him away from cricket for about 6 to 7 months. In such a situation, he cannot participate in the final World Test Championship on June 7.
During the fourth Test match against Australia in Ahmedabad, Iyer complained of back pain. After this, he was ruled out of the ODI series against Australia.
Iyer had met a specialist doctor in Mumbai for his injury. The doctor had advised him to undergo surgery, but Iyer refused, considering the finals of the IPL and World Test Championship.
Why Was The Surgery Refused?
While quoting a source, ‘Cricbuzz’ said, “He met the specialist and NCA officials. Everyone is on the same page that the operation can be avoided. He will follow the advice of experts.”
When Will You Be Able To Play The First Match For KKR?
Please tell me that it will take time for Iyer to join KKR and play matches for the team. On Thursday, he will be given an injection as part of the treatment process for a back injury. Till the time Iyer does not get approval from NCA, he will remain in Bengaluru.
However, it is unclear how long it will take him to return. Iyer needs NCA fitness clearance to join his franchise KKR. On the other hand, considering the ODI World Cup this year, Iyer will not be in a hurry for the IPL.
Significantly, in the absence of Iyer, Nitish Rana will take charge of KKR in the 16th season of IPL. Talking about Iyer’s lack, the team’s head coach Chandrakant Pandit said Shreyas’ absence would make a difference because he is essential, but it is unfortunate. We hope that Shreyas will be back very soon, which will make a lot of difference in the team.
