Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer is scheduled for a crucial scan in mid-December. The results of this examination will determine when he may formally begin rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru and gradually return to cricket.
Iyer is out of action since he sustained a blow to the rib cage, left lower rib, during the third One-Day International in Sydney against Australia. Early x-rays showed a cut in the spleen, and the spleen was bleeding inside, as an emergency and a long recovery time was needed. On October 27, BCCI announced that he had been under rigorous treatment at Sydney before being discharged after stabilisation. The 31-year old has since achieved a lot of progress though his rejoining is still subject to the clearance of specialists.
In India Today, an Iyer will undergo a scan in the form of an ultrasound, in the 2 nd week of December. The scan will most probably give insight on how his spleen and the tissues surrounding it were repaired. After that, the findings will be analyzed by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala who is a professional sports medicine expert and has been following up on his case and come up with a detailed rehabilitation plan.
In the early stages of his rehabilitation, Iyer had a USG scan near his home, and Dr. Pardiwala analyzed the images. Seeing his development, the medical team authorized him to resume daily activities and basic isometric exercises. However, cricket-specific training will resume only when the December scan reveals complete internal healing.
Shreyas is starting his preparation on coming back to the team: Morne Morkel
In his absence, Ruturaj Gaikwad was tested at No. 4 and even notched up his maiden ODI century. Meanwhile, India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, shared an important update, confirming that Iyer is in good condition.
“Shreyas has also started his rehab, which is great. So, we are looking forward to welcoming them back into the squad. The good thing is that they are healthy and they are starting their preparation on their way back into the team,” Morkel said in Ranchi.
