Shreyas Iyer 99% Available for 1st ODI vs NZ, Says BCCI Source

• BCCI source confirms Shreyas Iyer is 99% available for the 1st ODI against New Zealand.
• Iyer's participation was initially subject to fitness after being named in the 15-member squad.
• He will play a Vijay Hazare Trophy match for Mumbai on January 6 to prove his fitness.
• If cleared, he will immediately join the ODI squad in Vadodara for the January 11 match.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad is a backup option, but Iyer's clearance is highly anticipated.

Why It Matters: Shreyas Iyer is highly likely to play the 1st ODI against New Zealand after a fitness test.