"Work in progress" - Shreyas Iyer posts video to update fans on his recovery

Shreyas Iyer has posted a video of his rehab workout to update fans on his recovery.

The Indian middle-order batsman picked up a shoulder injury while fielding during the ODI series against England in March. He underwent surgery and is well on his way to full fitness.

Iyer posted a brief clip of his workout session on Twitter earlier today.

"Work in progress. Watch this space," he captioned the clip.

Work in progress 🚧 Watch this space 😏 pic.twitter.com/HyVC8036yh

— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) May 13, 2021

Shreyas Iyer can be seen performing different types of exercise in the video. Special emphasis is given to the left shoulder to ensure he is 100% fine when he next takes the field.

The clip has since gone viral on Twitter, gaining over 33,000 views and 6,000 likes in a few hours.

Iyer had to miss the first half of IPL 2021 because of the injury. In his absence, Rishabh Pant captained the Delhi Capitals (DC) brilliantly and took them to the top of the points table after their first eight matches. Iyer will likely return as the DC skipper when the season resumes later this year.

Can Shreyas Iyer make it to the Indian squad for the Sri Lankan tour?

Shreyas Iyer could lead the Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka

Even though he has made progress, Shreyas Iyer is still far from full recovery. Hence, there is a big question mark over his availability for the Sri Lankan series.

But if he is fully fit, there is a good chance Iyer will be leading the Indian cricket team in the six white-ball games. According to reports, he is the automatic choice to captain the squad.

The DC star will also appear for Lancashire in this year's Royal London Cup. Considering the busy schedule ahead, it will be interesting to see how Shreyas Iyer manages his recovery.