India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been taken to hospital in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Sydney where he has been experiencing internal bleeding due to a rib cage injury sustained during the third and final ODI against Australia.
When Iyer, working backward in make a great catch at the point, he damaged his left rib cage to eliminate Alex Carey. The effect made him very uncomfortable and therefore he needed to withdraw immediately to seek medical attention. The Hindustan Times has reported that his parents have petitioned the government to give Iyer an urgent visa to visit Sydney so as to be with their son during his treatment.
Earlier reports show that Iyer fainted in dressing room some time after he was put off the field on Saturday and his vital indicators were dangerously low. He rushed to the hospital to have his scans done and diagnose the extent of his injuries. According to an official BCCI media statement issued on Monday, October 27, medical reports revealed a laceration injury to the spleen, resulting in internal bleeding.
“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. 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,” the board’s statement read.
“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,” a source privy to the development told.
Shreyas Iyer’s Recovery Delayed; Doubtful for Upcoming Home ODI Series Against South Africa
While earlier assessments predicted that Iyer would recover in three weeks, the most recent medical updates show that his recovery time may be longer than anticipated. The middle-order batter is expected to stay in the Sydney hospital for at least a week under intensive medical observation before being cleared to travel back to India. This incident casts considerable doubt on Iyer’s participation in the next home ODI series against South Africa, which is set to begin at the end of November.
“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 said.
