Shreyas Iyer injury update (Source: AFP)
After missing out on the Test series against England, Shreyas Iyer marked his comeback to the Indian colours playing the ODI series against Australia. However, playing his first-ever series for the team after the Champions Trophy 2025, Iyer sustained a terrible injury to his stomach.
Moreover, in a recent Shreyas Iyer injury update shared on 27th October, the BCCI gave a major update abouy India’s ODI vice-captain.
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What injury happened to Shreyas Iyer?
Shreyas Iyer sustained an injury during the final ODI in Sydney while taking a catch running backwards to dismiss Australian batter Alex Carey. On screen, Shreyas appeared to have hurt his left rib cage. Seeing the seriousness of the case, he was rushed to the hospital soon after returning to the dressing room.
According to the BCCI statement, the scans revealed that Iyer has endured a laceration injury to his spleen. While the statement states that he is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well, some reports suggest that he has been admitted to the ICU of a Sydney hospital.
“Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on 25th October 2025. 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 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,” stated the BCCI update.
What happens in a spleen laceration?
As stated in the BCCI’s update, Shreyas Iyer’s Injury was a laceration to his spleen. During this nasty blow, the spleen, which is situated under the rib cage on the left side, suffered a rupture when Iyer’s stomach forcefully fell on the ground. Usually, this injury happens during car crashes, sporting events, or fist fights. An enlarged spleen or tenderness when you touch the upper rib, and a couple of other symptoms.
The spleen helps the body fight infection and filter old blood cells from one’s bloodstream. Hence, the internal bleeding caused by a ruptured spleen can be life-threatening and is considered to be emergent immediately. Moreover, due to the severity of the internal bleeding, it could turn fatal.
"Praying for you, champ": Fans pray for Iyer's speedy recovery
Monday injury blues hit team India hard, as star India batter Shreyas Iyer’s injury news stunned the fans. Iyer’s nasty laceration in the spleen caused a stir with his ICU news confirming the seriousness of the blow. Having said that, fans on the internet wish the player a speedy recovery; take a look.
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Acknowledging Shreyas Iyer's achievements, one X (formerly Twitter) user shares wishes: "This hits hard seeing Shreyas Iyer down like this. That spleen injury in Sydney is no joke, thank God he’s stable.He’s fought back before, like that back injury comeback, and smashed runs for KKR. Now leading Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 man, his grit inspires us all! Wishing him a speedy recovery with all my strength ,he’s got this! Praying for you, champ!"
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"Shreyas Iyer’s injury is more serious than it looked 💔 Internal bleeding & spleen damage… but thankfully he’s now stable. You gave your all for the team, champ wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏💪", comments another user seeing the intensity of his injury.
@Cricexpert1991 on X.com expand prayer for Iyer
"Our Sincere Prayers are with ShREYAS IYER who is in critical condition in ICU in Hospital in Sydney after suffering internal bleeding caused by a rib cage injury. One of the most Unluckiest cricketers. Have a Speedy recovery Champ 🤲", wishing Iyer a quick recover, netizen expand their prayers.
When will Shreyas Iyer play next?
The next assignment for Iyer, who is being considered only for the ODI format by the national selectors at present, is the three-match series against South Africa in a month, and it remains to be seen if the team's vice-captain will recover totally for the three-game series.
Earlier, Iyer was expected to be out of action for about three weeks and return just before the series, but now it seems the recovery period may now be longer. Considering the impact of the injury, it will not be wrong to say that Shreyas Iyer could be ruled out of India’s next ODI series, which is set to be played during November-December.
