Shreyas Iyer, India ODI vice-captain of, Australia He has given hope among the fans and selectors by resuming batting practice after suffering a serious spleen injury during the 3rd ODI in Sydney on 25 October 2025.
Shreyas Iyer’s injury timeline and recovery milestones
Iyer has Alex Carey He suffered a laceration to his spleen along with internal bleeding while attempting to take a catch to dismiss him, due to which he was immediately admitted to hospital, underwent a minor procedure and was closely monitored by the BCCI medical teams in Sydney and India. He was discharged after being stabilised, causing him to miss South Africa’s ODIs, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Mumbai’s opening matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and focused on gradual rehabilitation, including light gym activities which began ten days earlier. Recent clean scans and net sessions after batting in Mumbai without any pain or fatigue indicated significant progress. At the Center of Excellence, experts will conduct multi-tier testing that will include imaging, cardiovascular testing, acceleration-deceleration exercise, endurance profiling and high-intensity net simulation to assess match preparation under stress.
Iyer hints at return to India after net session
The 31-year-old right-handed batsman played in Bengaluru on December 26. BCCI’s Center of Excellence (CoE) He reported for rigorous fitness assessments in Mumbai where he batted pain-free for 30-45 minutes in the nets at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Sharing a video of the nets and a photo of the CoE on social media, Iyer hinted at his determination to regain his place in the middle order.
Iyer’s stay at the CoE, which will last four to six days, will determine the timeline for his return, while Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy event – which Chhattisgarh (29 December) – will provide a potential platform in the later stages.
His disciplined approach, which includes core strengthening and movement drills, helps him New Zealand ODI comeback against and ipl 2026 In punjab kings Puts him in good position to play with the No. 4, where leadership and stability at No. 4 is important.
As Iyer pushes boundaries in rehabilitation, his stamina could provide a boost to India’s white-ball campaign when the middle order needs to fire the 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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