India's T20I squad started preparations in Nagpur ahead of the five-match series vs New Zealand, with Hardik Pandya skipping the optional Sunday session.
Shreyas Iyer has been named Mumbai's captain for the remainder of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after Shardul Thakur was ruled out due to injury. Iyer is returning after a long layoff following a spleen laceration.
The BCCI announced India's ODI squad for New Zealand series with Shreyas Iyer returning as vice-captain subject to fitness clearance. Mohammed Shami snubbed again; Rishabh Pant included.
A BCCI official says Shreyas Iyer's participation in the New Zealand ODI series remains uncertain and will depend on his ability to field in a 50-over game after recovering from spleen laceration.
Mumbai Cricket Association will speak to Shreyas Iyer about his availability for the later stages of the Vijay Hazare Trophy as he continues recovery from a spleen injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Shreyas Iyer has reported to BCCI's Centre of Excellence for assessment of his spleen injury recovery. His availability for New Zealand ODIs in January is uncertain.
