On Saturday, October 25, the Indian cricket team registered a consolation win in the third ODI, played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Coming into the final ODI after going down in the first two matches
by seven wickets (via DLS method) and two wickets respectively, the Men in Blue put up a strong fight to avoid a clean sweep. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stole the spotlight at the SCG with their respective unbeaten knocks, Shreyas Iyer was also brilliant on the field.
Deputy to Shubman Gill in the ODIs, Iyer took a brilliant running catch on the field to dismiss Alex Carey, but in the process suffered a horrific injury. The moment occurred in the 34th over when Carey threw his arms but ended up slicing the ball long in the air. Shreyas, who was stationed at backward point, turned around and ran and jumped in time to grab a stunner.
Shreyas Iyer to miss three weeks of action after sustaining a jerk: Reports
In the process, Iyer landed awkwardly on the field, jerking his left side. While he was quickly check by the physio, but seeing him in visible pain, he was eventually helped off the field. Soon after the conclusion of the match, it was informed that Iyer was taken to a hospital for scans. However, the initial reports diagnosed him with a jerk, but complete set of reports are still awaited.
Meanwhile, a BCCI source privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity has informed, as quoted by India Today, "Shreyas was taken to the hospital for scans during the match itself. As per initial diagnosis, there has been a jerk and he will have to be out of action for minimum three weeks.” He further stated, “He will have to report to the Centre of Excellence on his return. Further reports are awaited before one can conclude if he will require more time for recovery. If it is a hairline fracture then it might take longer."
As of now, it can’t be ascertained whether he will be fit in time for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa at home, starting November 30. When asked about a clarity on his participation in home ODI series, the source added, "It is too early to say. If it is three weeks before RTP (Return To Play), then there is a chance that it could be touch and go before November 30."
