NEW DELHI: India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Sydney hospital after suffering a serious injury during the third ODI against Australia. According to a Cricbuzz report, Iyer’s condition has improved, though his health “remains delicate but stable.”

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Iyer sustained internal bleeding after injuring his rib cage while taking a stunning catch of Alex Carey. The source told “Iyer is “likely to remain in hospital for a few more days.”

The report also added that although Iyer is now out of ICU, he “appears to have suffered some internal bleeding from the impact while taking the catch of Alex Carey off Harshit Rana.”

It also said that “a few local friends have been keeping him company, and a family member may fly to Sydney from Mumbai once the visa formalities are completed.”

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BCCI Confirms Spleen Injury

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also confirmed the extent of his injury in an official statement: “Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region. 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 statement added that “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.”

Sources revealed that Iyer fainted in the dressing room shortly after the incident, with his “vital parameters alarmingly low” before being rushed to hospital. He was later moved out of the ICU once his condition stabilised.

The next few days will be crucial in determining his recovery timeline, as doctors continue to monitor his progress. Support has poured in from teammates and fans, hoping for Iyer’s swift and complete recovery.