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Rehabilitation completed successfully; VVS Laxman informs chief selector Ajit Agarkar about Iyer’s fitness
The Indian cricket team has received a major boost ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand, as vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been declared fully fit to play. After successfully completing his rehabilitation, Iyer has been given the green signal to return to competitive cricket and is now available for the IND vs NZ ODI 2026 series.
This important update was shared by Dainik Jagran’s Sports Editor Abhishek Tripathi through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). According to the report, Shreyas Iyer has completed his rehabilitation program at the Centre of Excellence. Following this, the head of the Centre of Excellence and former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar via email that Iyer is now match-fit.
Shreyas Iyer had been sidelined for a considerable period due to injury, which forced him to miss several important matches. His absence was felt in India’s middle order, where his ability to handle pressure situations and anchor the innings has often proved crucial. Therefore, his return to full fitness ahead of a challenging series against New Zealand comes as a significant relief for the team management.
Iyer is known for his consistency and calm approach in ODI cricket. He has an impressive record in the format and plays a key role in strengthening India’s middle order. In addition to his batting skills, his experience as vice-captain adds further value to the squad, especially in high-pressure situations.
The Indian team is already working on its strategy for the upcoming New Zealand ODI series. In such a scenario, confirmation of Shreyas Iyer’s fitness has eased the concerns of selectors and team management. Expectations are now high that Iyer will not only feature in the series but also make a strong impact with his performances.
Overall, Shreyas Iyer’s return to fitness ahead of the IND vs NZ ODI 2026 series is being seen as a highly positive development for Team India and a timely boost as they prepare to face a formidable New Zealand side.