Shubman Gill-led India have received a boost ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which is scheduled to begin on Sunday, January 11, in Vadodara. Team India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been cleared to play after completing his rehabilitation following the injury he suffered during the Australia tour.
The middle-order batter has spent the last few months away from competitive cricket after suffering a serious rib injury while playing in an ODI against Australia in October 2025. He was taken to a Sydney hospital for immediate treatment before returning to India, where he focused on his recovery and rehabilitation.
Shreyas Iyer cleared to play after completing rehab
According to reports, VVS Laxman, who heads the National Cricket Academy, has informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar that Shreyas Iyer’s recovery process has been completed. As a result, he was officially dismissed from the NCA.
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Iyer was already named in New Zealand’s ODI squad, but his place in the XI depended on match fitness. With clearance now confirmed, he is expected to feature in the opening match of the series.
“Assistant captain Shreyas Iyer is fit to play in the Indian team. His rehabilitation is complete. VVS Laxman, the director of the National Cricket Academy, has informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar via email that Iyer’s rehabilitation is fully completed. He has now been released from the care of the NCA,” sports journalist Abhishe Tripathi wrote on X.
“He had been included in the ODI squad against New Zealand, but he needed to prove his fitness. Following this email, he will be part of the playing XI from the first match.
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Vice-captain Shreyash Iyer is fit to play in the Indian team. His rehabilitation is complete. Center of Excellence chief VVS Laxman informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar via email that Iyer’s rehabilitation has been completed. He has now been released from the care of the WCC. He was born in New Zealand…– Abhishek Tripathi / Abhishek Tripathi (@abhisheraport) January 7, 2026
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