Indian ODI team vice-captain Shreyas Iyer suffered an injury during the tour of Australia. The injury was quite serious, and he had to be admitted to the ICU. Since then, everyone has been wondering when Iyer will return to the team. A major update has emerged regarding his injury and comeback. The ODI series against New Zealand is scheduled to be announced in a few days, and Iyer's fitness is a hot topic of discussion ahead of the announcement.
According to an India Today report, Iyer will now undergo a test where match-like situations will be created for him. Only after this test will a decision be made regarding his participation in the series against New Zealand.
Iyer shows improvement
Iyer is currently at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. He has been in the final phase of his recovery since December 25, 2025. During this time, he has shown significant improvement in his strength and conditioning. He has participated in high-intensity batting and fielding sessions and performed well. Iyer has been scheduled for two match simulations, the first on January 2 (today) and the second on January 5. He will only be given the green light to return if he plays in both sessions without any problems.
Confusion remains
According to media reports, the BCCI might announce the team for the ODI series against New Zealand on January 3. It is unclear whether Iyer will make it into the team, as his second simulation session is on January 5. This is causing confusion. Time might be a factor in his return.
Due to this injury, Iyer was unable to play in the ODI series against South Africa. He sustained the injury during the last ODI match of the Australia tour. In the third match, he fell while taking a catch of Alex Carey, resulting in internal bleeding in his ribs, which significantly worsened his condition.
The entire North India is gripped by fog and cold; road, rail and air traffic affected; the meteorological department has issued an alert.
Dense fog blanketed most of North India on Monday, severely disrupting traffic in the National Capital Region (NCR), Uttar Pradesh, and the plains of Uttarakhand. Vehicles crawled on the roads due to
IMD issues red alert; over 70 trains arriving in Delhi are delayed by up to 15 hours due to dense fog; see the complete list.
Dense fog enveloped the national capital, Delhi, on Monday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Monday, which has now been upgraded to a red alert.
Stranger Things Season 6: When will 'Stranger Things' Season 6 be released? A hint was found in the final scene of the finale episode!
All episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 are now out. After three years, the new season was released in three parts. The first volume was released in November 2025, the second on December 26, 2025,
Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli displayed a blistering performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring a half-century in just 29 balls, but narrowly missed out on a century.
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26, Virat Kohli once again showcased his class and form with a brilliant performance. On Friday, December 26, in a match against Gujarat at the BCCI Centre of
Jaishankar: 'India has the right to defend itself against hostile neighbors', Jaishankar warns Pakistan on terrorism.
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said in a statement on Friday that India will use its right to self-defense against terrorism, and no other country can dictate what India will or
Delhi Traffic Police launched a strict campaign on New Year's Day, issuing 868 challans for drunk driving.
The Delhi Traffic Police launched a strict campaign to ensure road safety in the capital during the New Year celebrations, resulting in 868 challans (fines) being issued for drunk driving on New
In the Aravalli case, the Supreme Court stayed its own order and sought clarification from the government.
On Monday, the Supreme Court, while hearing the Aravalli case, stayed its own order from last month regarding the new definition of the mountain range. This followed allegations from activists and
New Rules: From credit scores to UPI, these 7 major rules will change from January 1, 2026; how will it affect your wallet?
The year 2025 is now in its final stages. December 31, 2025, is not just a date for changing the calendar; it's also a deadline for completing several important tasks on the economic front. Meanwhile,
Upon seeing Dharmendra's poster, Salman Khan's steps suddenly halted, and Bhaijaan couldn't control his emotions.
Sriram Raghavan's upcoming war drama film 'Ikkiis' is special for fans for several reasons. It's the last film of veteran actor Dharmendra that audiences will see on screen. The film didn't release in
14 people died after drinking water contaminated with human waste; lab tests revealed the truth; several patients were admitted to the ICU.
In Bhagirathpura, Indore, the cleanest city in the country, 14 people have died after being supplied with water contaminated with human waste under the guise of Narmada river water supply.
