Overview
- Iyer batted for close to an hour without discomfort in Mumbai on December 24, his first formal session since October.
- He has reported to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for four to six days of assessments to map his return.
- Post-injury scans and regular gym work have shown no red flags, with the medical team set to monitor workload closely and avoid rushing him back.
- A late entry into the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai is being considered, subject to CoE clearance.
- The three-match ODI series against New Zealand starts January 11, with the squad likely around January 2–3 and his inclusion described as touch-and-go.