India, led by Shubman Gill, have received a boost ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which is scheduled to begin in Vadodara on Sunday, January 11. Team India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been cleared to play after completing rehabilitation from the injury sustained during the Australia tour.
The middle-order batsman spent the last few months away from competitive cricket after suffering a serious rib injury while fielding during an ODI against Australia in October 2025. He was taken to a hospital in Sydney for immediate treatment before returning to India, where he focused on recovery and rehabilitation.
Shreyas Iyer cleared to play after completing rehab
According to reports, National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar that Shreyas Iyer’s recovery process has been completed. As a result, he has been officially discharged from the NCA.
Iyer had already been named in the squad for the New Zealand ODIs, but his place in the eleven depended on match fitness. Now with the clearance confirmed, he is set to feature in the opening game of the series.
Sports journalist Abhishek Tripathi wrote on Twitter, “Vice captain Shreyas Iyer is fit to play for the Indian team. His rehab has been completed. National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman has informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar via email that Iyer’s rehab has been completely completed. He has now been discharged from the care of the NCA.”
“He was included in the ODI squad against New Zealand, but he needs to prove his match fitness. After this email, he will be part of the playing eleven from the first match itself.”
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