Shreyas Iyer thanks fans for messages after shoulder injury: Greater the setback, stronger the comeback

Shreyas Iyer, who will leave the bio-bubble in Pune, promised to come back stronger following a shoulder injury that has ruled him out of the ODI series against England. The Delhi Capitals captain will also miss the first half of IPL 2021.

India's star batsman Shreyas Iyer on Thursday took to social media to thank fans and well-wishers for their messages of support after he picked up a shoulder injury that has ruled him out of the remainder of the ODI series against England. I’ve been reading your messages and have been overwhelmed by all the outpouring of love and support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone. You know what they say, the greater the setback, the stronger the comeback. I shall be back soon pic.twitter.com/RjZTBAnTMX Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to take part in the first half of the IPL as he "subluxated" (partially dislocated) his left shoulder while fielding in the 1st ODI against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Tuesday. Iyer will need surgery on his shoulder and is likely to be on the sidelines for at least 8 weeks. On Thursday, the BCCI confirmed that Shreyas Iyer will take no further part in the ODI series and will also leave the bio-bubble in Pune.