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Shreyas Iyer will not be able to play in the ODI series against South Africa, after this the vice-captain will also be out of the ODI series against New Zealand in January. Along with Team India, the tension of Punjab Kings has also increased. He may also be out of the initial matches of IPL 2026, because the latest report claims that it is difficult for him to get fit before the IPL.
Shreyas Iyer got injured while taking a catch in the third ODI against Australia. The scan revealed that he had internal bleeding, after which he had to be admitted to the ICU. BCCI had confirmed that Iyer’s spleen had ruptured, due to which he had to undergo surgery in Australia. He has returned to India.
Shreyas Iyer is now undergoing rehab process at his home in Mumbai. According to media reports, an ultrasonography (USG) test has been done on Shreyas Iyer in Mumbai itself.
Shreyas Iyer will be scanned again after 2 months
According to the report, Shreyas Iyer’s latest scan report has shown improvement, but doctors have advised him to stay away from any activity for the next one month. He has been prohibited from doing weight bearing work and has been advised to do only light exercises. They are prohibited from doing any exercise that puts pressure on their stomach. After about 2 months, another USG test will be done on Iyer, after which it will be decided whether he will be able to start rehab at the BCCI Center of Excellence or not.
Will you be out of the initial matches of IPL 2026?
It is clear from the report that Shreyas Iyer is out of the ODI series against South Africa. He will not be able to play even in the ODI series against New Zealand. According to the report, it is difficult for him to be completely fit before IPL 2026. There is news that IPL 2026 may start from the third or fourth week of March.
BCCI is keeping an eye on Iyer’s injury and is providing him the best facilities. If Iyer is not completely fit, then it is also possible that he may be out of the entire IPL 2026.
Iyer was recently seen at a party with team co-owner Preity Zinta. Surely during this time Preeti must have taken information about Iyer’s health update. Iyer was bought by Punjab Kings in the last auction for Rs 26.75 crore, this time he has been retained.