New Delhi, June 3 -- Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting has revealed that Shreyas Iyer has accepted the Indian selectors' decision not to include him in the 18-member squad for the five-match England series, and that he is now more determined than ever to perform for the franchise. Notably, the 30-year-old batter has turned the fortunes of PBKS around, leading the franchise to their first IPL final in 11 years.

Iyer was not included in the BCCI contract last year due to missing a domestic match. This year, however, Iyer returned to domestic cricket and amassed a plethora of runs in all formats, putting his Test return in contention. However, selectors were unimpressed by Iyer's effort as he did not find a place in the 18 man squad led by S...