Shreyas Iyer Has Been Moved Out of the ICU; Condition Has Stabilised After a Spleen Injury
Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer is out of intensive care and in stable condition after sustaining a spleen-related injury during the third One-Day International against Australia on the Sydney Cricket Ground, October 25, 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that Shreyas Iyer, a 30-year-old Indian batsman, is doing well under medical supervision.
Shreyas injured himself while trying to make an acrobatic grab in the area of the wicket cover to remove Australian Alex Carey from the bowler Harshit Raa’s delivery. He suffered a laceration to his spleen and internal bleeding as a result of the impact. The man was taken immediately to a Sydney Hospital for treatment and evaluation.
On Monday, the BCCI issued an official statement regarding Shreyas’s health. The BCCI released an official statement on Monday regarding Shreyas’s condition. The hospital was called to assess the injury. The scans revealed that the spleen was lacerated. The patient is receiving treatment and is medically stable. He’s recovering nicely. In consultation with doctors in Sydney and India, the BCCI Medical Team is monitoring Shreyas’ injury. “The Indian team doctor will stay in Sydney to monitor Shreyas’s daily progress.”
Since the accident, Dr Rizwan Iyer, travelling Indian team physician, has been by Shreyas’ side and continues to monitor his recovery. A few friends from the locality have visited him to offer support. Once visa procedures are complete, a Mumbai-based family member will join Shreyas Iyer in Sydney. Due to the long weekend, the family’s application was slightly delayed.
Shreyas is not in immediate danger, according to sources close to the situation. The BCCI, his team and family agreed not to rush him back. The BCCI, team management and his family have agreed not to rush him back.
It is unclear when Shreyas will be back playing competitive cricket. The next match in his schedule is a three-match ODI against South Africa. Matches are scheduled for November 30, December 3 and December 6. Currently, the national selectors only consider him for the ODI format. The progress of the recovery process in the next few weeks will determine whether the vice captain is fit for the series.
The Indian Cricket Team has travelled to Canberra in preparation for their first T20I against Australia, which will take place on October 29. The Indian cricket team will carry on the tour without Shreyas as Iyer is focusing his attentions on health and rehab.
On social media, cricket fans from India and all over the world expressed their support for Shreyas. They wished him a quick recovery. This incident has prompted a discussion about the safety of players during intense fielding situations in international cricket.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is India’s national cricket governing body. The BCCI was established in 1928 and is responsible for organising tournaments at home, managing the Indian National Cricket Team, as well as promoting cricket throughout the country.
