Shreyas Iyer Set for India ODI Comeback Against New Zealand Following Injury Clearance
Shreyas Iyer
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Punjab Kings batter Shreyas Iyer is set to make his much-anticipated return to the national side for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, following a lengthy layoff due to injury. The middle-order specialist sustained an injury while fielding during the ODI series in Australia earlier this year, ruling him out of subsequent fixtures.
Positive signs regarding his recovery have emerged, with reports confirming that Iyer is likely to feature in two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Mumbai on January 3 and January 6 in Jaipur. This domestic stint will serve as the final fitness clearance before he rejoins the Men in Blue for the three-match ODI series starting January 11. The return of the vice-captain will be a significant boost for the Indian middle order ahead of a busy international schedule.
“We are hearing positive developments around Shreyas. He is very likely to play two games for Mumbai on January 3 and January 6. The final schedule will depend on clearance from CoE but signs are positive for playing those games in Jaipur. He is batting well in the nets and no discomfort,”
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Related Statistics
IPL 2025 Most Consistent Players | Player Rankings
Most consistent batting specialists in IPL 2025 (calculated as Average × Strike Rate ÷ 100, batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers only)
| Rank | Player | Team | consistency-rating |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 115.40 rating | |
#2 | Mumbai Indians | 109.45 rating | |
#3 | Gujarat Titans | 97.46 rating | |
| #4 | Punjab Kings | 88.11 rating | |
| #5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 85.70 rating |
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“We are hearing positive developments around Shreyas. He is very likely to play two games for Mumbai on January 3 and January 6. The final schedule will depend on clearance from CoE but signs are positive for playing those games in Jaipur. He is batting well in the nets and no discomfort,”
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