India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to a hospital in Sydney and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after sustaining internal bleeding from a rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia. The incident occurred when Iyer took a brilliant running catch to dismiss Alex Carey, but landed awkwardly on his left rib cage. Soon after returning to the dressing room, he complained of severe pain and was rushed to the hospital.
According to a source quoted by PTI, “Shreyas has been in the ICU for the past couple of days. Internal bleeding was detected after the scans, and he had to be admitted immediately. He will remain under observation for two to seven days depending on recovery, as infection prevention is now the main focus.”
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The BCCI medical team acted promptly after noticing fluctuations in Iyer’s vital signs. “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 serious. He’s a tough lad and should be fine soon,” the source added.
Shreyas Iyer hospitalised following injury during Sydney ODI, BCCI team monitoring his condition: Sources
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Initially, Iyer was expected to be sidelined for about three weeks, but his recovery timeline may now be extended due to the internal bleeding. “He will certainly need more time to recover, and at this stage, it’s hard to give a definite return date,” the source confirmed.
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The 31-year-old Mumbai batter is likely to remain under medical supervision in Sydney for at least a week before being cleared to travel back to India. Iyer, who is not part of India’s T20I squad for the upcoming series against Australia, will focus on a full recovery before making a return to competitive cricket.
