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India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has provided a reassuring update on Shreyas Iyer’s health, confirming that the middle-order batter – who sustained a spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney -is now stable and communicating with teammates over the phone.
Shreyas Iyer recovering well after ICU stay in Sydney hospital
Iyer was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a Sydney hospital following a severe on-field injury sustained while taking a catch of Alex Carey at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Initially believed to be a rib cage injury, medical scans later confirmed a laceration to the spleen, prompting his immediate hospitalisation for intensive care and monitoring.
As per reports, Iyer has now been moved out of the ICU, with doctors confirming his recovery is progressing well.
“He’s replying to messages, so that’s a good sign,” Suryakumar told reporters.
Ahead of India’s first T20I against Australia, Suryakumar spoke to the media about Iyer’s condition. He expressed relief, noting that the injured batter had started responding to phone messages—a sign of improving stability.
“We spoke to him. At least on the first day, when we got to know that he had an injury, I called him first. Then I got to know that he didn’t have a phone. I called our physio, Kamlesh, and he told me that he is stable. We have been talking to him for two days now, and he’s been replying,” Suryakumar said.
He added: “If he is replying on the phone, it means he is stable. The doctor is also there with him, and he will be under supervision for the next few days. So it’s looking good.”
Iyer’s injury: From rib concern to spleen laceration
The incident occurred during the 34th over of Australia’s innings when Iyer completed a sensational running catch to dismiss Carey but landed awkwardly on his left side. Initially treated for suspected rib bruising, Iyer was later diagnosed with a spleen laceration, a condition that required immediate hospital admission and careful observation.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) later confirmed the diagnosis, stating that the injury was “more serious than initially thought” and warranted ICU-level monitoring.
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According to Cricbuzz, Iyer’s condition has now improved, and he has been shifted out of intensive care, though he remains under medical supervision. The 30-year-old batter will continue to stay in Sydney for a few more days before further assessments are made.
Iyer’s recovery timeline will be crucial for India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled for November 30, December 3 and December 6. Team management and selectors are monitoring his progress closely, as Iyer remains a key figure in India’s ODI setup and currently serves as vice-captain in the format.
As India prepares for the T20I leg of the Australia tour, the dressing room continues to rally behind Iyer – hoping for the return of one of their most dependable and dynamic batters before the year’s end.
