A big update has come on the injury of Indian ODI team vice-captain Shreyas Iyer. Iyer suffered a stomach injury in the last ODI on the Australia tour. According to the latest information, Iyer has also been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand in January. However, Punjab Kings can heave a sigh of relief as the report suggests that he may be fit before IPL 2026.

Shreyas Iyer has made a great comeback after serious injuries in the past also. When Iyer returned after shoulder pain, he scored a century on his Test debut. Iyer, who returned fit after back surgery, performed brilliantly in the ODI World Cup 2023. Iyer was injured while fielding in the third ODI against Australia. He was admitted to a Sydney hospital after he was diagnosed with internal bleeding under the ribs (in the spleen). Right now he is in Mumbai and his next ultrasound is to be done this week.

Update on Shreyas Iyer’s injury

According to India Today report, Iyer’s next ultrasound scan is to be done this week. This will be an important test that will determine the next phase of his recovery. The scan will be reviewed by top specialist Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who is supervising the case. Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala also looked after Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and many other star cricketers during their injuries. If medical clearance is given, Iyer will immediately go to the BCCI Center of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru to begin structured rehabilitation.

Shreyas Iyer can currently only do normal daily activities and basic isometric exercises. Iyer is prohibited from doing any activity that increases pressure inside the stomach. Only after the next round of scans will he be allowed to resume cricket-related skills like batting, fielding and strength work. Initial estimates said that Iyer would recover in 2 months, but considering the seriousness of the injury, it is necessary to be cautious.

Will Shreyas Iyer play in IPL 2026?

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer can make a comeback in the beginning of IPL 2026. Under his captaincy, Punjab reached the final last year. The news that is available now is good for Punjab that Iyer can be completely fit before the IPL.

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.