Shreyas Iyer Returns to ODI Squad, BCCI Imposes Fitness Condition

• Shreyas Iyer makes a comeback to the ODI squad as vice-captain for the New Zealand series after recovering from injury.
• BCCI has set a condition for Iyer: he must prove his match fitness in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and get a green signal from the Centre of Excellence (COE).
• Hardik Pandya is excluded from the series as the COE did not permit him to bowl a full 10 overs.
• Mohammed Siraj returns to the ODI squad, while Rishabh Pant retains his place; Mohammed Shami was not considered.
• A 15-player squad, including Shubman Gill (Captain), was announced for the 3-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11.

Why It Matters: Iyer returns with a fitness challenge, Pandya out, Siraj in for crucial NZ ODI series.