Shreyas Iyer, the vice-captain of India’s ODI team, has been shifted out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a Sydney hospital, a source told NDTV on Monday. Iyer suffered internal bleeding after injuring his rib cage while taking a catch during the third ODI against Australia on Sunday. He had run backward from backward point to dismiss Alex Carey when he hurt his left ribs.
“Iyer is being monitored for infection. He is likely to be in the hospital for seven days,” the oultet reported quoting the source.
Condition delicate but stable
Another report by Cricbuzz, noted that Iyer’s “health remains delicate but stable”. “He is out of danger, although he appears to have suffered some internal bleeding from the impact while taking the catch of Alex Carey off Harshit Rana. He was immediately admitted to a hospital in Sydney, with travelling Indian team doctor Dr. Rizwan Khan is constantly by his side,” it added.
It also mentioned that “a few local friends have been keeping him company, and a family member may fly to Sydney from Mumbai once visa formalities are completed. The family was unable to apply over the weekend, delaying the process slightly.”
BCCI confirms spleen injury, says Iyer stable
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also issued a statement on Iyer’s condition: “Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well.”
It added, “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.”
Iyer collapsed in the dressing room after the match, with his vital signs dropping dangerously low. He was immediately taken to a hospital, where scans revealed a “laceration injury to his spleen”. The BCCI medical team responded quickly when his condition began to fluctuate upon returning from the field. The team doctor and physio acted without delay, rushing him for medical attention. Sources told news agency PTI that his condition is now stable, though the situation could have turned life-threatening. “He’s a tough lad and should recover soon,” the source added.