Shreyas Iyer Cleared for Vijay Hazare Trophy: Will He Return for New Zealand Series?

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Shreyas Iyer Cleared for Vijay Hazare Trophy: Big news is coming in for Indian cricket fans. Team India's experienced middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer is all set to return to competitive cricket after a long break. Iyer, who was sidelined due to injury, has now been cleared to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Out of cricket for a long time due to injury

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Shreyas Iyer suffered a serious injury while fielding during the ODI series against Australia in October 2025. The situation was so serious that he had to be hospitalized. Since then, he has been undergoing rehabilitation and recovery at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.

Shreyas Iyer will take the field for Mumbai on January 6

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According to the latest reports, Shreyas Iyer is likely to be part of the Mumbai team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh on January 6, 2026.

• Return to Play (RTP): An official has confirmed that Iyer passed his first 'Return to Play' test on January 2. The match on January 6 will be his second test, after which a final decision will be taken on his full fitness.
• Alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal: In the Mumbai team, he will be joined by young star Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is already a part of the tournament.

Also Read: Indian Cricket Team Schedule 2026: Full List of All Series, Venues, and Dates

Suspense over selection for the New Zealand series

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A three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to begin on January 11, 2026.

Although Iyer is making a comeback, his selection in the Indian team will depend entirely on his match fitness.

Event	Details
Comeback Match	January 6 (vs Himachal Pradesh)
ODI Series Begins	January 11 (vs New Zealand)
Team Announcement	Saturday (Expected)

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