MUMBAI: India batter Shreyas Iyer is all set to play his first competitive match since sustaining a spleen injury in October 2024. The 31-year-old star will represent Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy match, which will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on January 6.
Shreyas Iyer has received conditional clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Iyer spent ten days at the COE for the final stretch of his rehabilitation. As part of the return-to-play protocol, he featured in a practice game on January 2. Iyer batted pain-free and went through all his drills without showing any signs of discomfort.
Shreyas Iyer has a strong record in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, known for explosive centuries, including a 50-ball 114 against Karnataka in December 2024, and has led Mumbai to success, often being the top scorer in tournaments, demonstrating consistent high-impact performances in the premier Indian domestic one-day competition. He was the highest run-getter for Mumbai last season, where he scored 325 runs in just five matches.