Shreyas Iyer out of NZ ODIs due to injury; IPL 2026 return possible

• Shreyas Iyer is ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand due to a stomach injury.
• He sustained internal bleeding under his ribs (spleen) during the last ODI against Australia.
• Iyer's next ultrasound this week, overseen by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, will determine his rehabilitation path.
• He is currently restricted to light exercises and is expected to be fit for IPL 2026.

Why It Matters: Shreyas Iyer's injury impacts Team India's series and his IPL return.