Shreyas Iyer Declines Captaincy Of Duleep Trophy

Shreyas Iyer reportedly declined West Zone captaincy for the Duleep Trophy, possibly expecting an Asia Cup 2025 call-up, which never came. Selectors named Shardul Thakur instead. Iyer’s omission shocked fans and experts, with Sanjay Manjrekar calling it “shocking,” especially after Iyer’s stellar IPL form and strong return in the England ODI series.