<p>Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season after injuring his left shoulder during India's one-day international series with England, his franchise the Delhi Capitals announced on Tuesday. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will captain the side in Iyer's absence, the Capitals added.</p>.<p>Iyer sustained the injury while diving to stop a shot by England opener Jonny Bairstow and India's cricket board BCCI said he had partially dislocated his shoulder.</p>.<p>"Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the upcoming season following his injury," the Capitals said in a statement. "Rishabh Pant will lead the team in his absence.</p>.<p>"Shreyas will be missed immensely, and we can't wait to see him in DC colours once again. We wish him a speedy recovery."</p>.<p>Pant has seen his stock rise in recent months with match-winning knocks in Test series wins in Australia and against England at home before sealing his spot in the limited-overs side.</p>.<p>The 23-year-old middle order batsman also smashed 77 and 78 in the last two ODIs against England as India won the series 2-1 in Pune.</p>.<p>The IPL begins on April 9, with the Capitals playing their first game the following day against the Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. </p>
<p>Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season after injuring his left shoulder during India's one-day international series with England, his franchise the Delhi Capitals announced on Tuesday. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will captain the side in Iyer's absence, the Capitals added.</p>.<p>Iyer sustained the injury while diving to stop a shot by England opener Jonny Bairstow and India's cricket board BCCI said he had partially dislocated his shoulder.</p>.<p>"Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the upcoming season following his injury," the Capitals said in a statement. "Rishabh Pant will lead the team in his absence.</p>.<p>"Shreyas will be missed immensely, and we can't wait to see him in DC colours once again. We wish him a speedy recovery."</p>.<p>Pant has seen his stock rise in recent months with match-winning knocks in Test series wins in Australia and against England at home before sealing his spot in the limited-overs side.</p>.<p>The 23-year-old middle order batsman also smashed 77 and 78 in the last two ODIs against England as India won the series 2-1 in Pune.</p>.<p>The IPL begins on April 9, with the Capitals playing their first game the following day against the Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. </p>