Shreyas Iyer, while attempting to take a diving catch during an India vs Australia ODI in October suffered a series spleen laceration, will not return for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The three-match ODI series against New Zealand begins on 11 January 2026. BCCI has not given the clearance to him. He has not regained the strength to be on the field but he can bat. According to a report in media, due to injury, Shreyas Iyer has rapidly lost weight (around 6 kg), as there has been a drop in muscle mass.
On Sunday, according to media reports if recovery of Shreyas Iyer goes as planned,he is likely to take part in two matches of Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai on January 3 and 6, before linking up with the Indian team ahead of the three-match ODI series against the New Zealand in Vadodara.
However, according to BCCI source participation of Shreyas Iyer in the three-match ODI series along with the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, will depend on whether the Iyer can cope with the physical rigours of a 50-over match following abdominal surgery.
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A BCCI source said to media ” Shreyas Iyer has started skill training this week. He is in good shape. But we will have to assess his ability to field in a 50-over game before putting him back on the park. Depending on how he pulls up, his participation in the Vijay Hazare will be decided,”
Shreyas Iyer while attempting to take a diving catch off wicketkeeper-batter of Australia Alex Carey, suffered a serious spleen laceration. At a hospital in Sydney, subsequent scans revealed internal bleeding that required immediate hospitalization along with intensive care.
To control the bleeding, he underwent a minor surgical procedure and was closely monitored by local medical specialists in Australia and India, including the doctor of Indian team, before his condition improved and Iyer flew back home.
