Shreyas Iyer Cleared for India ODI Squad After Successful Fitness Test

Indian ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has officially been cleared to join the national squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. Iyer successfully demonstrated his fitness by participating in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26, where he showed encouraging form, scoring 82 and 45 in his two outings while captaining Mumbai.

This clearance marks Iyer’s return to international cricket following a serious spleen injury sustained in October during an ODI against Australia. His consistency in the 50-over format is vital for the Indian middle order, where he boasts an average exceeding 45 across 67 innings. Iyer is scheduled to link up with the squad on Friday, January 9, ahead of the first ODI in Vadodara on Sunday, January 11. His timely return provides a significant boost to the team composition as they prepare for the series.