Ind vs Eng Test series: Shreyas Iyer 'totally shattered' after Test snub

In a surprising move, in-form batter Shreyas Iyer was not included in the Indian squad for the upcoming Test series against England.

Iyer is currently performing brilliantly both as a player and a captain for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. However, his exclusion from the Indian Test squad has raised many eyebrows.

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin has revealed Shreyas Iyer's reaction after his snub from the Indian team.

According to Haddin, though Iyer was totally shattered after his snub from the Indian team, he was also upbeat.

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Haddin heaped praise on Iyer's 'ultra-aggressive' leadership and said that the batsman has been fully focused on the Punjab Kings.

"We didn't have to pick him up. His leadership quality around the group has been ultra-aggressive since Day 1. He is coming to camp with a real focus and drive to make Punjab a great cricket franchise. And that's what he has done. He hasn't wavered in his thought process through the whole time. He's been exceptional around our group; he's been exceptional off the field," said Haddin in a recent interview.

"A lot of people don't see the work he does off the field; not only with the coaching staff but to bring the whole team together. He is very prepared. What I like about him is his cricket IQ. He thinks on the spot; reads the game really well so he’s been top shelf from Day 1. I am not changing anything, any selections," he added.