Overview
- Iyer will lead Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy league matches on January 6 and 8 after receiving medical clearance to play domestically.
- The Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed he replaces Shardul Thakur, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.
- He has been listed as India’s ODI vice-captain for the New Zealand series starting January 11, with participation contingent on match-based fitness assessment and final sign-off.
- Before selection, he completed four high-intensity skill sessions and a first-round return-to-play match simulation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- Mumbai are also expected to be without Sarfaraz Khan due to a reported quadriceps issue, while Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube are set to feature in the remaining group games.