As is known, Shreyas Iyer will also reach Baroda late. He led Mumbai to victory over Himachal Pradesh in Jaipur on Tuesday and is set to feature in their final league match as well, against Punjab on January 8. Iyer is the vice-captain of the side, and the Centre of Excellence is monitoring his fitness, as he is returning from spleen surgery and has been out of action since October 2025.
Pant to join India squad late due to VHT commitment
