Indian vice-captain Shreyas Iyer’s eyes are set to return after a setback with an abdominal injury
Iyer returns to the nets as the injury watch continues
Shreyas Iyer batted twenty-four minutes in Mumbai after recovering from injury. He trained for almost an hour without experiencing any pain. India’s vice-captain then traveled to the BCCI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru where his preparedness will be assessed by medical staff.
In October, Iyer suffered an abdominal injury during the ODI series in Australia. The setback saw him banned from both domestic and international appearances. He missed the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the ODI series against South Africa.
Fitness Cloud looms over India’s mid-order plans
Iyer remains one of India’s essential middle-order alternatives. His availability has an effect on the balance of the squad and the depth of leadership. In the next ODI series, India will play New Zealand. Before the selections are finalized, the selectors closely monitor the condition. A fit Ijer increases the batter’s stability. His comeback eases the workload of older hitters. The assessment forms the basis for India’s short-term planning.
Gym sessions and green signals increase hopes for a comeback
The 31-year-old resumed gym training several weeks ago, with no alarming findings on his scans. The medical staff cleared him to resume batting practice, and the session confirmed that he could move without pain.
Iyer keeps competitive cricket under cautious scrutiny, with the Vijay Hazare Trophy emerging as a possible comeback platform. Valuations in Bengaluru are based on timelines. India had not seen Iyer in action since October.
Bengaluru review to decide match readiness
Iyer is expected to spend four to six days at the Center where experts will test his strength, fitness and competitive readiness. India will make the announcement ODI from New Zealand selection in early January, and while his selection remains uncertain, it is still possible.
The team management will not rush his return, although a late entry into the Vijay Hazare Trophy remains on the table. Final approval will depend on his response to workload and training intensity.
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