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Shreyas Iyer Test snub sparks fan fury over Gambhir
Shreyas Iyer Test snub. Yep, that’s the phrase lighting up cricket Twitter today. The India A squad heading to England has dropped, and one big name is missing—Shreyas Iyer. And fans? They’re not having it.
Despite a stellar domestic season, Iyer has been left out of the India A team. This is after averaging a massive 68.57 in the Ranji Trophy—seriously, what more does a guy need to do? With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stepping away from Tests, Iyer seemed like a natural pick for the middle order, especially with his leadership experience as PBKS captain.
Shreyas Iyer scored 480 runs at an average of 68.57 in the Ranji Trophy. Still he isn't selected in the IND A squad for England tour pic.twitter.com/09WbSWjkT1
— Sports syncs (@moiz_sports) May 17, 2025
Shreyas Iyer never got the credit under Gautam Gambhir coaching, looks he will be away from the team India if he will remain the coach. pic.twitter.com/C5tadfYmyi
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) May 16, 2025
Shreyas Iyer’s First-Class Record:
Innings: 137
Runs: 6,363
Average: 48.57
Centuries: 15
Fifties: 33First-Class Averages of Players Selected Ahead:
Sai Sudharsan: 39
Ruturaj Gaikwad: 42
Karun Nair: 44Feel for Shreyas Iyer. 🤍 His stats speak volumes! pic.twitter.com/XmWTVbxICp
— Aditya Tomar (@AdityaTomar_rt) May 16, 2025
Am I reading too much or too less.
Names of Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer missing.
Or is it guaranteed they are in main India squad. pic.twitter.com/GReMmgyWTA
— Jai Hind (@kannandelhi) May 16, 2025
Shreyas Iyer not even in the India A squad is shocking. The management should seriously consider using him in the England series. He’s in form and deserves a spot in the main team. (Really Poor Selection)
— Harsh 17 (@harsh03443) May 16, 2025
📱 Fans not holding back on socials
The fanbase, including many from the Cricket Army, quickly called out the decision. Some even linked the snub to the rumored appointment of Gautam Gambhir as India coach—speculating whether personal bias was at play. That’s a bold claim, but the frustration is real.
🔥 Iyer’s redemption arc was on track
Remember the time Iyer was dropped from the ODI team despite top form, only to come back because of an injury to Kohli? He proved himself back then and was a key part of India’s trophy win. That’s why this omission stings for fans—it feels like déjà vu.
🧠 Technique over time
Sure, Iyer hasn’t been a beast in SENA conditions. But he’s put in serious work to level up his game against swing and bounce. He’s been in the lab, grinding. And with Kohli out, there’s an obvious spot up for grabs.
🇮🇳 What’s next?
India A plays England Lions on May 30 in Canterbury and again on June 6 in Northampton. Abhimanyu Easwaran leads the side. But fans will keep one eye on Iyer’s situation. If he’s not in the main Test squad either, expect another social media storm.
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