WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav’s mother prays for Shreyas Iyer’s recovery during Chhath puja; sister shares heartwarming video

While the Indian cricket team takes on Australia in five-match T20I series, starting October 29, the team is also sweating on Shreyas Iyer, who sustained a near-fatal injury during the third and final ODI, played on October 25 in Sydney. While the Indian batter is however out of danger as he continues his recovery in a Sydney hospital, he remains under observation.

As per the latest update from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), “ The injury was promptly identified, and the bleeding was immediately arrested. His condition is now stable, and he continues to be under observation. A repeat scan done on Tuesday, 28th October, has shown significant improvement, and Shreyas is on the road to recovery. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation

with specialists in Sydney and India, will continue to monitor his progress. ”

Suryakumar Yadav’s mother extends prayers for Shreyas Iyer; heartwarming gesture goes viral

While wishes continue to pour in for the star batter, India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s mother was seen sharing a heartwarming gesture for Iyer. In a video shared by SKY’s sister on her Instagram handle, their mother was seen praying for Shreyas Iyer’s recovery during Chhath puja. “Mai ye bolna chahti hu ki Shreyas Iyer ke liye pray kijiye sab log ki vo bahut ache se aa jaye. Kyuki maine kal suna ki uski tabiyat nahi theek hai, mujhe bilkul acha nahi laga,” she can be heard saying.

Since the video has gone live, it has been doing rounds on social media, leaving many touched. Earlier this week, Suryakumar Yadav also shared an update on Iyer while addressing the press. "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 found out that he did not have a phone. So I called the physio, Kamlesh. He told me that he is stable. On the first day, I don't know how, but he was looking good. We have been talking for two days now. He has been replying. If he is replying on the phone, it means he is stable,” he said.

"There is also a doctor there, so it is looking good. I mean, he is good. He is talking. Everything is normal. He said that he will take care of himself for a few more days. But he has been replying, talking to everyone, so it is good," he added.