India, Jan. 8 -- Team India has got a big boost ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand, with vice-captain Shreyas Iyer being declared fit. The stylish batter proved his match fitness in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh, where he led Mumbai and went on to hit a brilliant half-century to help his team register a crucial win. According to a report in The Indian Express, the 31-year-old has received fitness clearance by the Centre of Excellence (COE), Bengaluru, medical team.

Iyer had been out of international cricket since October after sustaining a spleen laceration with internal bleeding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. The injury ruled him out for several months, forcing a lengthy and cautious ...