India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is stable and recovering in a Sydney hospital. Scans showed that he has a laceration injury to his spleen, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday. This update follows earlier reports that Iyer admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after internal bleeding detected following the injury.
Shreyas Iyer stable after injury
Iyer suffered an impact injury to his left lower rib cage while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on 25 October. He taken to the hospital right after the incident for further evaluation.
In an official statement, the BCCI explained that Iyer sustained the injury to his left lower rib cage while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on 25 October 2025. He taken to the hospital for more evaluation.
Doctor team assigned for Iyer in Sydney
The Indian team management confirmed that the team doctor will stay in Sydney with Shreyas Iyer to track his progress before deciding on his return to India.
A source close to the situation told PTI news agency that Iyer kept under observation as a precaution after internal bleeding found. The 31-year-old had injured himself after taking a great running catch at backward point to dismiss Alex Carey. He showed signs of discomfort and rushed to the hospital right after returning to the dressing room, where his vital signs reportedly fluctuated.
While Iyer originally expected to be out for around three weeks, his recovery timeline may now depend on how quickly he heals and further medical assessments.
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