India, Sept. 25 -- Shreyas Iyer has been in the center of a lot of recent cricketing discussions despite not representing the nation currently. What began as a confusing withdrawal from India's second four day game against Australia A has now been officially clarified by the BCCI.

The 30-year-old batter's abrupt exit from the Lucknow match, citing personal reasons just hours before play, was the prelude to a formal six-month break from red-ball cricket. BCCI's secretary Devajit Saikia;s statement on Thursday morning provided the complete picture behind Iyer's sudden departure.

The official communication reveals not just immediate medical concerns but also the player's strategic approach to managing his career so that it stands the test ...