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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Shreyas Iyer: 3,000+ ODI runs at 45+ avg
- 2🏆 Conditional clearance after spleen injury
- 3💡 Jan 6 Vijay Hazare tests ODI readiness
- 4🔥 Eyes recall for NZ ODIs starting Jan 11
- 5💬 ESPN: 'Could feature in next Vijay Hazare round'
"India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series will be picked on Saturday"
Shreyas Iyer nears full fitness with conditional BCCI clearance, poised for Vijay Hazare Trophy action on January 6 amid ODI squad selection buzz. Post-spleen injury from Australia's tour, the middle-order stalwart's return bolsters Mumbai and India's white-ball plans. As selectors meet Saturday for New Zealand ODIs, Iyer's form could reclaim his spot. This comeback narrative fuels excitement in domestic circuits.
Iyer's career boasts 3,000+ ODI runs at 45+ average, with recent IPL tons showcasing class. Injury sidelined him since October, but Bengaluru rehab accelerates recovery. Mumbai needs his experience in knockouts; parallels KL Rahul's comebacks.
Injury Rehab: Iyer's Technical Edge
Clearance post-spleen issue mirrors Rohit Sharma's 2023 returns—Iyer's cover drive precision (strike rate 90+) intact. Vijay Hazare stats: 500+ runs last edition. Jan 6 game tests match-readiness before ODIs.
ODI Recall Stakes for India
Iyer's availability challenges Gill, Kohli pecking order, impacting NZ series. Strong showing boosts India's middle order for Champions Trophy prep.
"Iyer received conditional clearance from BCCI Centre." - ESPNcricinfo
Iyer's Comeback: India Watchlist
Jan 6 vs key foes—will Iyer fire? Track for ODI leadership hints.
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