Selectors including Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar are reportedly undecided about Shreyas Iyer as the backup option for the ODI World Cup, as they assess options for the team’s middle-order balance. The discussion comes against a backdrop of fitness concerns for key all-rounders.
According to the report, Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy are both struggling with injuries, creating uncertainty in the squad composition. This adds pressure on the selectors to decide how to cover roles that those all-rounders would normally provide, particularly in the middle overs and in terms of batting depth.
The outlet notes that while the question revolves around Iyer’s World Cup backup status, there is also consideration of other candidates. The reported “top choice” suggests at least one alternative is being evaluated, though the sources provided do not specify the final selection or any official decision.
