Updated On: 13 February, 2025 02:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Speaking about the rumours that Shreyas Iyer was supposed to be benched throughout the series, Gautam Gambhir cleared the air. He stated that the management decided to hand Yashasvi Jaiswal his debut cap in the ODIs following his form in Australia

India’s Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the third One Day International (ODI) cricket match of a series between India and England, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. Pic/PTI
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma finally opened up on whether Shreyas Iyer was supposed to be benched during the entire ODI series against England. The skipper stated that Iyer was always in the scheme of things.
Team India sealed the three-match ODI series against England by 3-0. Despite the side winning the series, some fans are still thinking about Shreyas Iyer's statement after India's win in the first ODI.