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SYDNEY, Oct 28 — Indian batter Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia, has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is now in stable condition, sources told IANS on Monday. The Indian team management remains in constant touch with him and is closely monitoring his recovery.
The injury, initially suspected to be a rib cage problem, turned out to be more severe than first believed, prompting his immediate hospitalisation in Sydney. Iyer’s condition has since improved, and his family is expected to fly to Australia to be with him, sources added.
A spleen laceration — a tear or rupture in the blood-rich organ beneath the rib cage — can cause serious internal bleeding and requires urgent medical intervention.
Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Iyer had suffered an “impact injury to the left lower rib cage” while fielding during the October 25 ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground. “Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well,” the board said in a statement.
The BCCI added that its medical team, in consultation with specialists in both Sydney and India, is overseeing Iyer’s recovery. “The Indian team doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress,” the statement noted.
The 30-year-old was injured while taking a tumbling catch to dismiss Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey in the 33rd over. Carey mistimed a short delivery from all-rounder Harshit Rana, prompting Iyer to sprint back from backward point and dive full-length to complete the catch near deep third man.
With Iyer responding well to treatment, the team management remains hopeful of his complete recovery in SYDNEY, Oct 28 — Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been shifted out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is recovering steadily after suffering a spleen injury during the third ODI against Australia last week, officials familiar with the development said Monday.
The injury, initially thought to be a rib issue, was diagnosed as a spleen laceration following scans at a Sydney hospital. Iyer was admitted to the ICU for observation and treatment but has since shown encouraging signs of recovery. His family is expected to join him in Sydney soon, sources told IANS.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the 30-year-old suffered “an impact injury to his left lower rib cage” during the match on October 25. “Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well,” the BCCI said in a statement.
“The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, is closely monitoring his injury status. The Indian Team doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress,” it added.
The injury occurred during the 33rd over of Australia’s innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground, when Iyer took a diving catch to dismiss Alex Carey off Harshit Rana’s bowling. Carey mistimed the shot, and Iyer sprinted back from backward point to complete a full-stretch catch near deep third man before appearing to clutch his side in pain.
Medical experts say spleen lacerations — tears in the soft, blood-rich organ located under the rib cage — can be potentially serious, often leading to internal bleeding if not treated immediately.
While Iyer remains under observation, both team officials and fans are optimistic about his full recovery and eventual return to the field.
