Team India is currently in Australia for a 8-match white ball series. The 3-match ODI series is already over, now the team is there for the 5 match T20I series. After the tour, India will face South Africa. This will be a home series for the Men in Blue. Will Shreyas Iyer able to play in the series?
India’s star and veteran player Shreyas Iyer is currently in the news. He was seriously injured while taking a catch against Australia. He suffered a rib injury. Following this, Iyer suffered internal bleeding, which led to a few days in the intensive care unit. However, Iyer is now much better and has been released from the intensive care unit. Now, there’s an update on when this veteran player might return to action.
When will Shreyas Iyer return in action?
Shreyas Iyer’s surgery has been successful. He is now completely out of danger. His health is improving rapidly. It is expected that he will fully recover soon. BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla told Dainik Bhaskar that Shreyas has been shifted from the ICU to the general ward. He is now completely safe.
Furthermore, according to information our sources have received from the BCCI, the board is closely monitoring Shreyas’ condition. He is being continuously monitored according to medical advice. It appears he will be fit to play by January. However, he will be kept in Sydney until he is fully fit.
Will he able to play India vs South Africa series?
As of now, it is believed that Iyer will not be able to return to the field before January 2026. This clearly means that he will be completely out of the series to be played against South Africa. The African team is coming to India next month. Where a 2-match Test, 3-match ODI and 5-match T20 series will be played between the two teams. The tour will start with the Test series on November 14 and will conclude with a 5-match T20 series on December 19.