BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla wished Shreyas Iyer a speedy recovery after he suffered a laceration injury to his spleen during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. In the 30th over of
the first innings, Alex Carey of Australia mishit his shot, sending the ball into the air.
Shreyas, positioned at the backward point, turned and sprinted towards the ball’s descent. He leapt perfectly and caught the ball, breaking a 59-run partnership with Matthew Renshaw. However, he landed awkwardly, injuring his left side and showing signs of pain. His teammates and medical staff immediately attended to him, and he left the field with assistance.
Shukla expressed hope for Shreyas’ swift return, posting on X, “Wishing Shreyas Iyer a quick recovery. His unwavering spirit and commitment to the game are truly admirable. Looking forward to seeing him back on the field soon, stronger than ever.”
Wishing @ShreyasIyer15 a quick recovery. His unwavering spirit and commitment to the game are truly admirable. Looking forward to seeing him back on the field soon, stronger than ever. @BCCI
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 27, 2025
What Happened To Shreyas Iyer?
Shreyas was taken to a Sydney hospital for further evaluation. On Monday, the BCCI reported that the 30-year-old is “medically stable” and “recovering well.” The team doctor will stay in Sydney to monitor Shreyas’ progress.
“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 said in a statement on Monday.
“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 statement added.
The 30-year-old will remain under observation for 2-7 days.
During India’s 2-1 series defeat, Shreyas, vice-captain to Shubman Gill, scored 72 runs in two games, including a resilient 77-ball 61 in the second Adelaide ODI, forming a century partnership with Rohit Sharma.
(With inputs from Agencies)
