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Shreyas Iyer Cleared for Vijay Hazare Trophy Comeback After Spleen Injury

Shreyas Iyer has received conditional clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, marking a major step in his recovery from a spleen injury. He is likely to return to action for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on January 6. Iyer successfully completed a ten-day rehab stint, including a pain-free practice match. His return comes as the national selectors prepare to announce India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand.

Key Points: Shreyas Iyer Fit, Set for Vijay Hazare Trophy Return

  • Conditional clearance from BCCI
  • Likely VHT return on Jan 6
  • Completed final rehab phase
  • ODI squad announcement pending
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Shreyas Iyer gets conditional clearance, likely to return in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Shreyas Iyer gets conditional clearance from BCCI, likely to return for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after recovering from a spleen injury.

"batting without pain and completing all pre- and post-match drills with no signs of discomfort - BCCI Centre of Excellence report"

New Delhi, January 3

India's star batter Shreyas Iyer has been given conditional clearance by the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as he continues his recovery from a spleen injury sustained during India's tour of Australia in October 2025.

Iyer could return to action in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), as per ESPNcricinfo.

He has been cleared to turn out for Mumbai in the VHT. Iyer is expected to feature in the sixth round of fixtures on January 6 in Jaipur, where Mumbai face Himachal Pradesh.

Iyer spent ten days at the CoE completing the final phase of his rehabilitation. As part of the return-to-play process, he participated in a practice match on January 2, batting without pain and completing all pre- and post-match drills with no signs of discomfort.

During Iyer's absence, Ruturaj Gaikwad occupied the No. 4 spot in the ODI series against South Africa last year and went on to score his maiden century in the format.

India's ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series will also be announced on Saturday.

Speaking to ANI, the BCCI secretary confirmed that the Indian Cricket Selection Committee for the Senior Men's team will hold a meeting on Saturday and then announce the team for the India vs New Zealand three-match ODI series, starting on January 11 in Vadodara.

"As you know, from the 11th of January, India is going to play New Zealand in a three-match ODI series, and today we have a meeting with the selectors, and in the afternoon we are going to announce the squad for the New Zealand series who will be representing the country," Devajit Saikia told ANI.

The last official update on his fitness was on November 28, when Morne Morkel, the India bowling coach, had confirmed that Iyer had "started his rehab".

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some positive update. But BCCI should be more transparent with injury timelines. Fans were left guessing for weeks. Glad he's batting pain-free now.
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Rohit P
Good to see him back for Mumbai. But what about the NZ series? Selectors have a tough call. Ruturaj did well, but Iyer is our proven No. 4 in big tournaments.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living here, the rehab at the NCA seems thorough. The practice match is a good test. Hope he gets picked for NZ, we need our best team.
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Vikram M
Spleen injury is no joke. Respect to the medical team. Let him play a couple of VHT games, score some runs, and then select for ODIs. No need to hurry.
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Karthik V
Perfect timing before the ODI series. A match in Jaipur will be a good test. Mumbai vs HP - hope he gets a good knock and proves his fitness to the selectors. 🤞

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