Asia Cup 2023: Shreyas Iyer reveals nerve-wracking injury details ahead of his return to India squad

As the excitement builds up for the much-anticipated Asia Cup 2023, Team India’s spirits have soared with the announcement of Shreyas Iyer’s triumphant return to the national side. The middle-order maestro’s absence was acutely felt during his injury layoff, which saw him miss out on significant tournaments including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, IPL 2023, and the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Now, as the stage is set for the Asia Cup kick-off on August 30, Iyer has shed light on the chilling details of the injury that kept him sidelined for months.

Long road to recovery: The battle with a slip disc

Recounting the ordeal that kept him away from the cricketing field, Iyer revealed that he grappled with a severe slip disc issue that compressed his nerves, causing excruciating pain that radiated down to his tiny toe. The middle-order specialist, known for his on-field resolve, disclosed that he battled the pain through injections and various alternative treatments in a bid to prolong his playing career.

“I had this nerve compres

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