Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Shreyas Iyer Cleared for IND vs NZ ODI Series
Shreyas Iyer, an Indian cricket player, got hurt in September and had to have surgery.
He worked hard to get better and played a big match to show he's ready.
The cricket board said he can play in the upcoming series against New Zealand.
He scored 82 runs in one game, which helped him prove he's fit.
He'll join the team after his next match on January 8.
Shreyas is also the vice-captain of the Indian team.
The series starts on January 11 and will be played in three cities: Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore.
Shreyas has done well against New Zealand in the past, scoring a lot of runs.
Shreyas Iyer cleared for IND vs NZ ODI series starting January 11
Iyer proved fitness by scoring 82 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Underwent surgery and rehabilitation for spleen injury sustained in September
Will join Indian team post January 8 match against Punjab
Set to resume vice-captaincy role in the series
- Who
- Shreyas Iyer
- What
- Cleared for IND vs NZ ODI series after spleen injury recovery
- When
- Series starts January 11, Iyer joins post January 8 match
- Where
- India (Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore)
- Why
- Proved fitness through Vijay Hazare Trophy performance
- Player
- Shreyas Iyer
- Injury
- Spleen rupture
- Recovery Time
- 3 months
- Series
- IND vs NZ ODI
- Series Start Date
- January 11
- Recent Performance
- 82 runs off 53 balls in Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Role
- Vice-captain of India
- ODI Record vs NZ
- 611 runs in 10 matches, average 67.88
- Overall ODI Stats
- 2,917 runs in 73 matches, average 47.81
- Series Venues
- Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore
Sources
IND Vs NZ Series 2026: Shreyas Iyer Clears Fitness, Vice-Captain To Join Team India Post Jan 8 Vijay Hazare Trophy Match
IND vs NZ, ODI series: Shreyas Iyer set to international return from clearance from BCCI team - Report
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India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer cleared by BCCI to play ODI series against New Zealand: Report
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Mumbai Vs Punjab Live Cricket Score, Vijay Hazare Trophy: Punjab 14/0 In 2 Overs
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