Shreyas Iyer ODI return confirmed for New Zealand series

A massive update has arrived on India national cricket team’s star batsman and ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer’s return to competitive cricket.

According to a recent report in Times of India, the games have been opened for Shreyas Iyer’s return to cricket, and he will be seen in action during India’s upcoming home mission.

How and when was Shreyas Iyer injured?

Punjab Kings skipper and Mumbai star Iyer, 31, recently received a massive promotion in Indian cricket as he was elevated to the role of ODI vice-captain.

This elevation happened due to his exploits with the bat over a long period and his success as captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with three different teams. teams – Delhi Capitals (DC), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).

He made his debut as India’s permanent ODI vice-captain against Australia Down Under, and in the same serieshe had a very unhappy time.

During the third ODI match between India and Australia in Sydney, Shreyas Iyer suffered a freak injury. He was injured on impact after catching the ball while running backwards to return the ball. Alex Carey.

After taking this superb catch, Iyer appeared to be in pain and immediately grabbed his ribcage and was treated by physiotherapists. He was quickly transported to the hospital for further evaluation and then admitted to intensive care.

In hospital, he was treated for a laceration of the spleen, accompanied by internal bleeding, by Dr Koroush Haghighi and his team in Sydney, with assistance from Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala in India.

Shreyas Iyer back in action against New Zealand

Iyer was released from hospital in Sydney on November 1 and after spending some more time in Australia, the right-handed batsman began his rehabilitation program in India.

The Mumbai slugger was seen making difficult yards in a bid to stage a comeback, and he was very recently seen taking batting practice in the nets.

According to a latest report from Times of India, Iyer is all set to return for the ODI series against New Zealand, if there are no late warning signs.

The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will be played on January 11, 14 and 18 in Vadodara, Rajkot and Indore.

We hear positive developments around Shreyas – MCA official

Shreyas Iyer is currently at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru and will stay there till December 30. After this, he will join the Mumbai Vijay Hazare Trophy team in Jaipur on January 2 for the matches on January 3 and 6.

“We are hearing positive developments around Shreyas. He will most likely play two matches for Mumbai on January 3 and 6. The final calendar it will depend on clearance from the CoE, but the signs are positive for playing these games in Jaipur. He is hitting the nets well and there is no discomfort,” said an MCA official privy to the development.

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