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Shreyas Iyer, the IPL-winning Kolkata Knight Riders captain, is all set to play in the upcoming Irani Cup. He has been out of the Indian Test team and is looking to make a comeback.

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The Irani Cup will be held from October 1 to 5 in Lucknow, where Mumbai will take on the Rest of India. Iyer, along with Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur, will represent Mumbai.

This competition is crucial for Iyer, who is eager to return to the national squad after being overlooked for the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh.

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Rahane, who led Mumbai to their 42nd Ranji Trophy title, will captain the side. Shardul’s availability comes as a boost for Mumbai, as he strengthens both the batting and bowling skills. He recently recovered from ankle surgery and has been playing domestic cricket.

Shreyas Iyer’s bid for a Test recall

Shreyas Iyer has not played a Test match since India’s series against England earlier this year. He missed out on selection for the Bangladesh Test series, which was a blow to his hopes of making an international comeback.

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His last appearance for India was in an ODI against Sri Lanka. Iyer is currently active in the domestic circuit, having captained India D in the Duleep Trophy. The Irani Cup could be an opportunity for him to impress the selectors and regain his place in the Indian Test squad.

Iyer, alongside Rahane and Shardul, will look to make an impact in the Irani Cup. The upcoming domestic competition could provide Iyer with the opportunity he needs to revive his international career.

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Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.