
Shreyas Iyer Extends T20I Stay as Tilak Varma’s Recovery Continues
In a strategic shift for the final leg of the India vs. New Zealand T20I series, Shreyas Iyer will remain with the squad for the fourth and fifth matches. Originally drafted only for the first three games as injury cover, Iyer’s stay has been extended following a cautious approach by the BCCI regarding Tilak Varma’s return.
Tilak Varma, who recently underwent surgery for an abdominal issue (testicular torsion), is currently at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Iyer’s inclusion marks a significant return to the T20I setup after nearly two years. Despite being in the squad for the first three matches, he was benched as the management opted for Ishan Kishan at No. 3 to give the World Cup-bound keeper more game time.
India has already secured the series, but the final two games serve as critical data points for World Cup combinations.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 4th T20I | Jan 28, Wednesday | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | Jan 31, Saturday | Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | 7:00 PM |
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