Shreyas Iyer, India’s middle-order batsman, expressed gratitude for the tremendous support and attention he received while recovering from a major injury incurred during the recent tour of Australia. The report is a big boost for Team India, as Iyer continues his recovery from a spleen laceration and internal hemorrhage sustained during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25.
The incident occurred as Iyer caught a pass going backwards from point to dismiss Alex Carey and instantly gripped his rib cage in pain. The 30-year-old was quickly removed off the field and did not return for the rest of the match. Subsequent scans at a Sydney hospital revealed abdominal bleeding and a burst spleen, requiring emergency surgery.
“Sun’s been a great therapy. Grateful to be back, Thanks for all the love and care,” wrote Iyer on his Instagram account on Monday, November 10.
Check the screenshot of Shreyas Iyer’s Instagram story here
SHREYAS IYER INSTAGRAM STORY. 🌟
– Shreyas is fit and fine now..!!!! pic.twitter.com/x7pCha4v2L
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) November 10, 2025
In a statement released on November 1, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Iyer had been discharged from a Sydney hospital, with medical specialists in both Australia and India expressing satisfaction with his progress. The Board also revealed that team doctor Rizwan Khan remained with Iyer throughout his hospitalization period in Sydney to oversee his treatment and recovery.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia extended the board’s heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kouroush Haghigi and his medical team in Sydney, as well as Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala in India, for ensuring Iyer received world-class care and medical attention during a critical phase of his recovery.
Following his discharge, Iyer has stayed back in Sydney for follow-up consultations with his medical team. As per the latest updates, he is expected to return to India soon. However, the right-hander will remain out of action for the next few months as he focuses on complete recovery and regaining match fitness before making his international comeback.
It will be interesting to see if he is added to the squad for ODI series against South Africa, where India will be hosting the Proteas for three games. The series will begin on November 30 with the opening match to be played in Ranchi. The next two games will be played on December 3 and December 6 in Raipur and Visakhapatnam, respectively.
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