New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- Shreyas Iyer has pulled out of the India A squad just hours ahead of the second four-day unofficial Test against Australia A, scheduled to begin Tuesday in Lucknow. Though the official reason for his abrupt departure is not clear but it is believed that he cited personal reasons to the BCCI.

"Yes, Shreyas is taking a break and has returned to Mumbai. He has informed the selectors that he won't be able to play in the second four-day match against Australia A. However, he remains in fray for a spot in the middle-order when the selectors meet to pick the squad for the West Indies series," a source was quoted as saying by The Times of India.

Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who was Iyer's deputy in the opening game, w...