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Shreyas Iyer Cleared for India's ODI Series Against New Zealand

Shreyas Iyer has been cleared to join the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand after recovering from a spleen injury. He sustained the injury during a diving catch in Australia last October, which caused him to miss subsequent tournaments. Iyer has shown promising form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 82 and 45 while captaining Mumbai. The middle-order batsman, who was India's top scorer in their recent Champions Trophy win, is close to reaching 3,000 ODI runs.

Key Points: Shreyas Iyer Fit for India vs New Zealand ODI Series

  • Cleared after spleen injury recovery
  • Named ODI vice-captain
  • Missed SA series due to injury
  • In good VHT form ahead of selection
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Shreyas Iyer receives clearance to join Team India for home ODIs against New Zealand

Shreyas Iyer receives fitness clearance to join Team India for the home ODI series against New Zealand after recovering from a spleen injury.

"his participation would be subject to his fitness and clearance from the Centre of Excellence - ESPNCricinfo"

Mumbai, January 8

Indian middle-order batting star Shreyas Iyer has received clearance to join the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting from January 11 onwards, reported ESPNCricinfo on Thursday.

Earlier this month, while Shreyas was named in the ODI squad against New Zealand, it was mentioned that his participation would be subject to his fitness and clearance from the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru following recovery from a spleen injury sustained during the tour to Australia. Shreyas captained Mumbai in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), and with two games under his belt so far, he is looking strong for the Kiwi ODIs.

Shreyas is currently India's ODI vice-captain and had sustained a spleen injury while taking a brilliant diving catch during the third ODI in Sydney back in October. Following the match, he was rushed to the hospital with internal bleeding, and subsequent tests revealed he had suffered a spleen laceration. This injury caused him to miss the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and the home ODIs against South Africa.

Ahead of the ODIs against New Zealand, Iyer has looked in good touch, posting knocks of 82 and 45 in the VHT so far, captaining Mumbai in the absence of Shardul Thakur, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

Most of Team India, scheduled to play the Kiwi ODIs, arrived in Vadodara for the first ODI on January 7, and the region will get to host its first men's international match in 15 years on Saturday, with the Kotambi Stadium having already hosted women's 50-over matches and Women's Premier League (WPL).

Shreyas had a fine run in ODIs in 2025, with 496 runs in 11 matches at an average of 49.60 and a strike rate of over 89, including five fifties. With 243 runs in five matches, including two fifties, he was India's top run-getter in their ICC Champions Trophy title-winning campaign. He is 83 runs shy of 3,000 ODI runs, with 2,917 runs in 73 matches and 67 innings at an average of 47.81, with five centuries and 23 fifties.

India ODI squadShubman Gill (capt), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Shreyas Iyer (vice-capt), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see him back, but I hope the selectors and medical team aren't rushing him. A spleen injury is serious. His form in VHT is promising, but his long-term health is more important than one series.
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Rohit P
Vice-captain is back! Just 83 runs away from 3000 ODI runs. Hope he gets there in the first match itself. The batting lineup with Gill, Kohli, Rahul, and Iyer looks solid. New Zealand, be ready!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, I'm thrilled. His stats speak for themselves - average near 50 in ODIs. That Champions Trophy performance was clutch. Welcome back, Shreyas!
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Karthik V
Excellent. We need his experience. Also, great to see Vadodara hosting a men's international after 15 years! Kotambi Stadium is a good venue. Double celebration for Gujarat.
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Michael C
Respectful criticism: While I'm happy for his return, the article highlights a pattern. Players often return from National Cricket Academy clearance but break down again later. I hope the rehab was thorough and not rushed for this home series.

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