Mumbai: Shreyas Iyer has been included in Mumbai’s 16-member squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy semifinal against Tamil Nadu, set to commence on March 2. This decision comes after Mumbai secured a spot in the semifinals following a drawn quarterfinal clash against Baroda at the BKC Ground, where they advanced based on the first-innings lead.

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After facing challenges with form and a recurring back-related issue, the 29-year-old Iyer was absent from India’s squad for the last three Tests against England with several reports claiming that he had been dropped. Consequently, he also missed Mumbai’s quarterfinal match, along with all-rounder Shivam Dube.

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Iyer’s decision to withdraw from the crucial Ranji clash aligned with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah’s announcement of a directive compelling players to actively participate in domestic matches. While Dube is recovering from a side strain, Iyer has fully recuperated and is ready to contribute to Mumbai’s campaign in the semifinal against Tamil Nadu.

The Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy semifinal includes key players like Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw and Shardul Thakur. The return of Shreyas Iyer adds depth and experience to the batting order, providing a boost to Mumbai’s chances in the crucial encounter.

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Mumbai Squad For Ranji Trophy Semifinal:

Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Bhupen Lalwani, Amogh Bhatkal, Musheer Khan, Prasad Pawar, Hardik Tamore, Shardul Thakur, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Aditya Dhumal, Tushar Deshpande, Mohit Avasthi, Royston Dias, Dhawal Kulkarni

(With Inputs From PTI)