Team India’s middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer was sacked in the remaining two matches of the one-day international against England due to a shoulder injury. The second match of the series will be played in Pune, where Rishabh Pant will be included in Eleven to replace Iyer. There was an ongoing debate over who would replace Iyer or Suryakumar Yadav or Rishabh Pant. After the toss, skipper Virat Kohli said there was only one change in Team XI’s playing XI. Pant has been included in the squad to replace Iyer. Apart from the ODI series, Iyer has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 14th. Both Pant and Iyer play for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

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Pant is the deputy of the Delhi Capitals, so in the 14th, it is believed that he will be seen commanding the team. Fans began sharing funny mimes as soon as Pant got a place in the Eleven to replace Iyer. Some such mimes cricket fans are sharing on social media.

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In the first ODI between India and England, Iyer injured his shoulder during fielding. It is said that Iyer has to undergo shoulder surgery and that he may be away from cricket for three to four months.