Team India’s ODI vice-captain, Shreyas Iyer, has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Sydney hospital after his rib injury led to internal bleeding. The injury occurred during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on October 25, when Iyer took a catch to dismiss Alex Carey.
The star batter was visibly in severe pain immediately after completing the catch and had to leave the field with medical assistance. The BCCI later confirmed that he was taken to a nearby hospital for scans. According to a PTI report, Iyer was initially expected to recover within three weeks, though that timeline could extend if tests detect a hairline fracture.
However, with the injury now complicated by internal bleeding, he is required to remain in the ICU for about a week before beginning his recovery process.
“Shreyas has been in ICU for the past couple of days. After the reports came in, internal bleeding was detected, and he had to be admitted immediately. He will remain under observation for anywhere between two to seven days depending on recovery, as one needed to stop spreading of infection due to bleeding,” a source privy to the development told PTI on condition of anonymity (via India Today).
“The team doctor and physio didn’t take any chances and took him to the hospital immediately. Things are stable now, but it could have been fatal. He’s a tough lad and should be fine soon. Since there has been internal bleeding, he will certainly need more time to recover, and at this point, it’s difficult to put a definite timeline on his return to competitive cricket,” the source added.
BCCI Confirms Shreyas Iyer Suffers Spleen Injury, Under Medical Supervision
The BCCI released an official statement on Monday, October 27, addressing Shreyas Iyer’s injury and hospitalization. The internal bleeding has been attributed to a laceration in his spleen, and his condition will be carefully monitored by both the hospital’s doctors and the Indian team’s medical staff throughout his recovery.
“Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on 25th October 2025. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation,” the statement read.
“Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well. 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.”
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