Major update on Shreyas Iyer injury ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

An encouraging update about Shreyas Iyer ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. For the first time since he received the rib injury during the India vs. Australia ODI series, he spent some time in the net for batting practice.

According to the latest updates, Iyer practiced for the first time in the nets today in Mumbai. He spent about an hour in the open nets. It seems that the batter has been recovering well from the devastating injury. Indian cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the batter to see him in action again for Team India. BCCI declared the squad for the T20 World Cup and the India vs New Zealand T20I series. But the ODI squad for New Zealand is yet to be announced. When will Iyer make a comeback in competitive matches? The question remains.

As of now, there is no straightforward answer. There are some claims on social media platforms that the batter will return for matches through the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), where he will continue as the skipper of Punjab Kings (PBKS). But, if he is able to gain match fitness before the New Zealand contest, then the scenario can change; this possibility also cannot be avoided.

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Shreyas Iyer in net for batting practice 

The snub of Shubman Gill from the T20 World Cup squad has created a lot of buzz, as he was the vice-captain during the India vs South Africa T20I series. After his omission from the Elite tournament, there are some beliefs that his captaincy role for the ODI format can also be at risk. In that format, Shreyas was assigned as his deputy during the Australia tour.

So, it'll be interesting to see if the board can take another major decision about Gill when Iyer will be ready to go again in the international circuit.