Overview
- Iyer had his first batting session since October on December 24 in Mumbai, facing nearly an hour without discomfort.
- He has moved to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for a four-to-six-day evaluation of fitness and workload.
- There is no set return date, with a potential Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance dependent on CoE findings.
- Post-injury scans have shown no red flags, and he has resumed regular gym and training work, according to a BCCI official.
- India’s ODI series against New Zealand begins January 11, with the squad expected around January 2–3 and his availability described as touch-and-go.