Shreyas Iyer Makes Comeback To India T20I Squad After 780 Days, Less Than A Month Before T20 World Cup

January 16, 2026

Shreyas Iyer has made his comeback to the India T20I squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand after a significant hiatus of 780 days, due to injuries affecting key players Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar. Iyer's return is seen as a boost for the team as they prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7.

Shreyas Iyer Makes Comeback To India T20I Squad After 780 Days, Less Than A Month Before T20 World Cup

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Shreyas Iyer last played T20I for India in 2023 against Australia.
Iyer joins the squad for the first three matches of the T20I series against New Zealand.
Tilak Varma is sidelined due to surgery and will miss the first three games.
The T20I series against New Zealand begins on January 21.
India aims to finalize their squad and strategy before the T20 World Cup 2026.

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Shreyas Iyer Makes Comeback To India T20I Squad After 780 Days, Less Than A Month Before T20 World Cup

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