India, Jan. 3 -- Shreyas Iyer returned to the India ODI set up after being named vice-captain in the 15-member squad for the three-match home series against New Zealand starting on January 11. Skipper Shubman Gill, who missed the last home series against South Africa after suffering neck spasms during the Test series against the Proteas, too returns.

Iyer's selection though is subject to fitness. The batter is expected to turn up for Mumbai in two Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches in Jaipur where his match fitness will be assessed.

"If all goes well, he will join the Indian team on January 9 after his outings for Mumbai," a Mumbai Cricket Association official said. The first of the three-match ODI series against the Kiwis will be play...