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Big blow to Team India, KKR! Shreyas Iyer to undergo surgery, likely to miss IPL 2023 and WTC final – Report

Star Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer, who was ruled out of the ongoing three-match ODI series between India and Australia, is likely to be out of action for at least the next four to five months. According to a report in Time of India, the 28-year-old right-handed batter is set to undergo surgery to treat his recurring lower back injury issue. If he goes under the knife, then he will not be available for the entire IPL 2023 and will also miss the World Test Championship final between India and Australia that will take place at the Oval from June 7 to 11.
His absence will be a big blow to two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders, as Shreyas is their captain and a key player in the XI. He was signed for Rs 12.25 crore in the mega auction that took place last year, and the former Delhi Capitals skipper lived up to the billing by finishing the season as the leading run getter for Shah Rukh Khan’s side.
After he was ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia due to a back injury, it was reported that he could miss the initial few matches of the IPL 2023, but now, as per a report in the TOI, he will miss at least four to five months.
Iyer has been advised to go for surgery. He is keen to get operated on by a specialist in London, but if there is a decent option in India, then the surgery could take place here also,” a source told TOI.
Iyer was part of the Indian team that faced Australia in the fourth Test last week at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. But he didn’t come out to bat during the first inning due to a back problem.
In Iyer’s absence, Kolkata will now have to search for a new skipper for the IPL in 2023. His absence from the WTC final could, meanwhile, open the door once again for KL Rahul in the Test team.

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