India, Dec. 28 -- After a two-month injury lay-off, India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is expected to make a much-awaited return to competitive cricket, barring any last-minute setbacks. The batter is set to begin his comeback through domestic cricket before rejoining the Indian team for the upcoming home ODI series against New Zealand.

According to a report in TimesofIndia.com, Iyer is currently training at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and will continue his rehabilitation there until December 30. He is then expected to link up with the Mumbai squad in Jaipur on January 2 ahead of their Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture. Mumbai are scheduled to play on January 3 and January 6, with Iyer likely to feature in both matches.

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