India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has provided an update on the health of SHREYAS IYER, who had a wavering lakeration in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney.
Shreyas iyer is recovering well after his ICU stay at Sydney Hospital
Iyer was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at Sydney Hospital in Sydney while catching Alex Carey at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Initially believed to be a rib cage injury, medical scans later confirmed a laceration to the spleen, requiring immediate hospitalization for resuscitation and monitoring.
According to reports, Iyer has now been shifted from the ICU with doctors confirming that he is on the mend.
“He’s responding to messages so that’s a good sign” Suryakumar told reporters.
Ahead of India’s first T20I against Australia, Suryakumar spoke to the media about Iyer’s condition. He noted that the injured corpse had begun to respond to phone messages, a sign of improved stability.
“We talked to him. At least on the first day I knew we wouldn’t know there was an injury. Then I found out he didn’t have a phone. Suryakumar said.
Added: “If he answers the phone, that means he’s stable too. The doctor is with him and he’s being monitored for the next few days. So he’s looking good.”
Injury of spleen: laceration of spleen from rib disturbance
The incident occurred in the 34th year of Australia’s shootings Iyer completed a sensational running catch to dismiss Carey But he landed awkwardly on his left side. Initially treated for suspected rib rot, Iyer was later diagnosed with a splenic laceration that required immediate hospital admission and careful observation.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) later confirmed the diagnosis, stating that it was an injury “More serious than first thought” and ICU-level monitoring that warrants.
According to Cricbuzz, Iyer’s condition has now improved and he has been moved out of intensive care, though he remains under medical observation. The 30-year-old batter will continue to stay in Sydney for a few more days.
Iyer’s recovery timeline will be crucial for India’s approach Three match Odi series against South AfricaScheduled for November 30, December 3 and December 6. The team management and selectors have been following their progress as Iran has remained a key figure in the ODI build-up and now.
As India prepare for the T20I leg in Australia, the dressing room continues to rally behind Iyer – hoping for the return of one of their most reliable and dynamic batsmen before the end of the year.
