According to a report published by TOI, Shreyas Iyer will be out of action for four to five months due to a recurring lower back injury. The report states that the batter is likely to undergo back surgery and thus will miss the IPL as well as the World Test Championship final against Australia.

Hardik Pandya has recently admitted that it won’t be right to replace someone in the Test team as he hasn’t performed to his potential to reach there. Pandya further added that he will earn his place in the Test squad by putting in hard yards and so won’t be available for the WTC final.

Rohit Sharma admitted to India thinking beyond the ongoing series with the possibility of a green pitch in the final Test should they win in Indore to confirm a spot in the WTC final. Sharma went on to discuss the dynamics of a Test at a neutral venue as he refocused attention on the upcoming Test.

The International Cricket Council has announced that the marquee final clash for the second edition of the World Test Championship would take place on June 7 at The Oval in England. Six teams are still in contention for the two spots in the summit clash which shall also have a reserve day.