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Indian vice-captain Shreyas Iyer sustained a lacerated spleen while taking a catch in Sydney during the third ODI against Australia. He remains hospitalised under medical observation.
Shreyas Iyer Suffers Serious Injury in Sydney ODI
SYDNEY, Oct 27, 2025: Indian middle-order batsman and ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalised in Sydney after sustaining a lacerated spleen during the third and final One-Day International (ODI) against Australia last week.
The 30-year-old cricketer suffered the injury while attempting a difficult backpedalling catch to dismiss wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey — a key moment in India’s commanding nine-wicket victory at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
While the win provided a consolation for India, who lost the three-match series 1-2, the incident has raised concerns about Iyer’s health and his availability for upcoming fixtures.
The Incident
According to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Iyer took a heavy blow to his left lower rib cage while completing the catch. He was seen grimacing in pain and left the field immediately after the dismissal.
“He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation,” the BCCI confirmed in an official statement on Monday. “Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well.”
Iyer did not return to the field for the remainder of Australia’s innings.
Medical Condition and Ongoing Treatment
The BCCI said Iyer remains hospitalised in Sydney, where he is being closely monitored by both Indian and Australian medical specialists.
“He is under the care of the BCCI medical team in consultation with specialists from Australia and India,” the statement added.
The nature of a spleen injury — especially one described as lacerated — often requires careful observation due to the risk of internal bleeding. The board has not provided a timeline for Iyer’s recovery or return to cricket.
Impact on Upcoming Series
Iyer was not included in India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, which begins October 29, but the injury could potentially affect his participation in the ODI series against South Africa starting November 30.
India’s team management is expected to make a decision on his recovery progress in the coming weeks.
Career Overview
Since making his ODI debut in 2017, Shreyas Iyer has established himself as one of India’s most reliable middle-order batters. Known for his composure and ability to anchor innings under pressure, Iyer has scored 2,917 runs in 73 ODIs at an average of 47.81.
He played a pivotal role in India’s 2023–24 ODI campaign and was appointed vice-captain earlier this year, reflecting the team’s faith in his leadership and consistency.
India’s Next Steps
With Iyer sidelined, India may look to call upon Suryakumar Yadav or Tilak Varma to fill the middle-order void in the interim. The BCCI medical team will provide further updates once his recovery timeline becomes clearer.
For now, the priority remains Iyer’s health and full recovery.
Summary
- Injury: Lacerated spleen during 3rd ODI vs Australia in Sydney
- Status: Hospitalised in Sydney; medically stable
- Series outcome: India lost 1–2 to Australia
- Upcoming matches: T20I series vs Australia (Oct 29), ODI series vs South Africa (Nov 30)
- Career stats: 2,917 runs in 73 ODIs, average 47.81
India’s cricket community has rallied around the star batter, wishing him a speedy recovery. The extent of his injury will determine whether Iyer can return in time for India’s crucial white-ball commitments later this year.
