Ricky Ponting expresses surprise at Shreyas Iyer's absence from India's white-ball squad, highlighting Iyer's outstanding performances in domestic cricket and the 2023 World Cup. Ponting praises Iyer's ability to excel on slower pitches and expects him to shine in the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Ricky Ponting admitted that he was a bit surprised to see Shreyas Iyer not being a part of the Indian team over the last few years. Ponting also tipped Shreyas to be a key player for India during their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai.

Australian legend Ricky Ponting is surprised with the fact that Shreyas Iyer has not secured a permanent slot in India`s whit-ball team. Shreyas Iyer was one of the important players in Team India`s run in the 50-over World Cup in 2023.

Shreyas Iyer had revealed after the first ODI that he was originally not supposed to play and made it only because Virat Kohli was injured.

Star India batter Shreyas Iyer was one of the crucial cogs in India's run to the final of the ODI World Cup in 2023, with him scoring 530 runs to emerge as the seventh-highest run-getter in the tournament and he further validated his calibre in the 50-over format with a 36-ball 59 against England on Thursday.