Shreyas Iyer likely to miss New Zealand ODI series:Indian batsman yet to receive fitness clearance from BCCI

Shreyas Iyer will have to wait further for his return to Team India. The right-hander is likely to miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. He is recuperating and training at the BCCI’s (Board of Control for Cricket in India) CoE (Centre of Excellence) and his recovery is being assessed. BCCI sources have told Bhaskar that the medical team is soon set to submit a medical report on Iyer. He is yet to receive fitness clearance which means his selection in India’s squad for the New Zealand ODIs is very unlikely. India’s squad for three ODIs against New Zealand is likely to be announced soon. The ODI series will start on 11 January in Baroda. Also read: Records broken by Virat Kohli in 2025:Fastest Indian to score 14,000 ODI runs, completes 1,000 runs in ICC knockouts Shreyas Iyer had sustained spleen injury during Australia tour Iyer had sustained a spleen injury during India’s tour of Australia in October 2025. He was injured while taking Alex Carey’s catch while running backwards from the backward point region, in the third ODI played in Sydney on 25 October. He was subsequently admitted to a hospital in the city. Also read: Bumrah, Hardik might miss NZ ODIs but play T20I series:Virat Kohli likely to be available for Delhi vs Railways Vijay Hazare match on 6 Jan What is a spleen
The spleen is an important part of the body, located on the left side of the abdomen, below the ribs. Its main function is to purify the blood. It destroys old and damaged red blood cells. Not only that, but the spleen also strengthens the body’s immune system. The spleen helps fight infections and stores and releases blood and platelets when needed.