The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday said middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has been treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), citing a laceration to his spleen.
According to the BCCI statement released on Thursday, Iyer suffered an impact injury to his left lower ribcage while playing in the match on October 25. He was immediately taken to a Sydney hospital for further evaluation.
“Shreyas Iyer suffered an impact injury to his left lower ribcage area while playing during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025. He was taken to hospital for further evaluation,” the BCCI said in its statement.
“Scans have revealed a laceration 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 review his daily progress,” it added.
The incident took place when Iyer took a brilliant running catch to dismiss Alex Carey off Harshit Rana’s bowling as he sprinted back from the backward point.
However, he landed awkwardly, injuring his rib cage. Iyer was visibly in pain and clutching his side before being helped off the field by medical staff.
Before the injury, Iyer had scored 11 and 61 in the first two ODIs, both of which India lost.
However, the visitors came back strongly to complete a nine-wicket win in the final ODI, thanks to a masterclass from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, although Australia won the series 2-1.
Iyer has not been included in the Indian squad for the five-match T20I series against Australia, starting on October 29, and his availability for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa – starting on November 30 – remains uncertain depending on his recovery progress.
