Shreyas Iyer, India‘s ODI vice-captain, has sparked optimism among fans and selectors by resuming batting practice following a severe spleen injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025.
Shreyas Iyer’s injury timeline and recovery milestones
Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen with internal bleeding while diving for a catch to dismiss Alex Carey, leading to immediate hospitalization, a minor procedure, and intensive monitoring by BCCI medical teams in Sydney and India. Discharged after stabilizing, he missed the South Africa ODIs, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and early Vijay Hazare Trophy games for Mumbai, focusing on gradual rehab with light gym work starting ten days prior. Recent clean scans and unrestricted net sessions in Mumbai marked key progress, with no pain or fatigue reported post-batting. At the CoE, experts will conduct multi-layered tests including imaging, cardiovascular checks, acceleration-deceleration drills, endurance profiling, and simulated high-intensity nets to gauge match readiness under stress.
Iyer signals India return after net session
The 31-year-old right-hander reported to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on December 26 for rigorous fitness assessments, after batting pain-free for 30-45 minutes at the Cricket Club of India nets in Mumbai. Sharing glimpses on social media, including a nets video and CoE photo, Iyer signals his determination to reclaim his spot in the middle order.
Iyer’s CoE stay, lasting four to six days, will dictate timelines for his comeback, with Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy schedule – featuring matches against Chhattisgarh (December 29), and others – offering a potential platform in later stages.
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His disciplined approach, including core strengthening and movement drills, positions him well for ODI comeback against New Zealand and IPL 2026 with Punjab Kings, where leadership and No.4 stability remain crucial.
As Iyer pushes boundaries in rehab, his resilience could bolster India’s white-ball campaign just when middle-order firepower is needed most.
Shreyas Iyer’s first net Season after injury at cci on 24th December
He batted around one hour without any discomfort and went to coe the next day
He is currently at coe pic.twitter.com/zUj4KnL6sL
— Sawai96 (@Aspirant_9457) December 26, 2025
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