Sydney, October 28 (Udaipur Kiran) — Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is reported to be in stable condition. Sources said Iyer is showing good signs of recovery and is expected to make a full recovery by next week.
According to team management sources, Iyer remains under close medical observation, and regular updates are being shared with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Iyer sustained an injury on October 25 during the 34th over of Australia’s innings. While fielding off Harshit Rana’s delivery, Alex Carey played an aerial shot that prompted Iyer to sprint in the opposite direction. Though he successfully completed the catch, he fell hard on the ground, injuring the lower left side of his ribs.
He appeared to be in severe pain and was immediately taken off the field before being admitted to a hospital in Sydney. Initially diagnosed as a rib injury, further scans revealed internal trauma to his spleen, which led to his admission to the ICU.
The BCCI later issued a statement confirming the diagnosis:
“Scans have revealed that Shreyas Iyer has sustained an injury to his spleen. His condition is stable, and he is under continuous medical supervision. The BCCI medical team is closely monitoring his progress in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India. The Indian team doctor will remain in Sydney to oversee his daily recovery.”
Sources also indicated that Iyer’s family is planning to travel to Australia soon to be with him.
Before the injury, Iyer had scored 11 runs in Perth and 61 runs in Adelaide during the ongoing series against Australia. He did not come out to bat in the third match in Sydney following the fielding incident.
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