Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag is currently at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, diligently working on his recovery from a shoulder injury. The injury, initially a shoulder niggle, had forced him to miss the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy after flaring up during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in December 2025, where he last played a competitive match on December 6 against Odisha. Parag underwent surgery for the ailment and has since been rehabilitating at the CoE. Recent reports confirm significant progress in his rehabilitation. The 24-year-old has resumed batting and bowling in the nets this week, showing no signs of pain and steadily increasing his intensity across sessions. He has regained full shoulder range of motion and is continuing a progressive strengthening and ground conditioning program without limitations. Sources close to the developments indicate that Parag is nearing full fitness, with a fitness clearance expected as early as next week. His recovery comes at a crucial time, as the Indian team management is exploring backup options for players like Washington Sundar, who is also facing injury concerns ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Parag is seen as a viable like-for-like replacement, particularly given his strong performances in the 2024 IPL season, where he was Rajasthan Royals' top-scorer, and his excellent domestic run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-24. His return to full fitness could significantly boost India's all-rounder options for upcoming international assignments.