IPL 2023: Good news has come for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Actually, Shreyas Iyer, who is suffering from a back injury, now looks ready to make a comeback. Iyer can return for some matches of IPL for his team KKR.
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IPL 2023: Iyer reaches NCA, Shreyas Iyer refuses surgery
Last Wednesday, Iyer reached the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Where he has started rehab. The final of the World Test Championship to be held after the IPL is very important due to Iyer being one of the main players of the team. In such a situation, his return is very important for KKR as well as for the Indian team.
Troubled by a back injury, Iyer has currently refused to undergo surgery
Troubled by a back injury, Iyer has currently refused surgery. Because if they undergo surgery, it can keep them away for 6-7 months. In such a situation, he will not able to take part in the final of the World Test Championship to play from June 7. Iyer complained of back pain during the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad. After this, he had to be dropped from the ODI series played in Australia.
Cricbuzz quoted a source as saying, “He has met experts and NCA officials. Everyone is on the same page that the operation can be postponed. He will follow the advice of experts.”
It will take time for Iyer to join KKR and play matches for the team
As of now, it will take time for Iyer to join KKR and play a match for the team. On Thursday, he will be given an injection as part of the treatment process for his back injury. Till the time Iyer does not get approval from NCA, he will remain in Bengaluru.
However, it is not yet clear how long it will take for him to return. Iyer needs NCA fitness clearance to join his franchise KKR. At the same time, keeping in mind the World Cup to be played this year, Iyer will not be in a hurry for the IPL.
