Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer has been called in as a cover for Indian captain Virat Kohli for the fourth Test to be played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala
Virat Kohli hasn't completely recovered from his shoulder injury and the fact that he did not take part in practice session on Thursday is ample proof of the same.
It is to be be noted that Virat Kohli hurt his shoulder while fielding on the opening day of the Ranchi Test match.Virat Kohli on Thursday skipped batting at India's net session ahead of the fourth Test against Australia.With a bandaged right shoulder, Kohli took part in the customary warm-up.
Virat Kohli did some under-arm throwing during fielding practice. Perhaps it was more to do with not exerting pressure on his hurt shoulder.
Virat Kohli was off the field during Australia's first innings. However, he batted at his usual No. 4 slot and fielded in the second innings.
Shreyas Iyer had a magnificent 2015-16 first-class season where he scored 1321 runs to become the leading scorer in the Ranji Trophy.
Shreyas Iyer also finished as Mumbai's highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy.
The 2016-17 season too belonged to Shreyas Iyer where he scored 725 runs at an impressive average of 42.94, including two centuries.
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