India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to the ICU in a Sydney hospital after suffering internal bleeding from a rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia. The injury occurred when Iyer took a backward-running catch to dismiss Alex Carey and landed awkwardly, hitting his left rib cage.
According to a BCCI source, Shreyas Iyer has been in the intensive care unit for the past few days after internal bleeding was detected. He was admitted immediately to stop the spread of infection caused by the bleeding. The source added that Iyer would remain under observation for anywhere between two to seven days, depending on how quickly he recovers.
The source also confirmed that the BCCI medical team acted swiftly when Iyer’s vital signs began fluctuating after he returned to the dressing room. The team doctor and physio took no chances and immediately took him to the hospital.
The source stated, “Things are stable now, but it could have been fatal. He’s a tough lad and should be fine soon.”
Initially, the BCCI expected Iyer to recover in about three weeks, but due to the nature of internal bleeding, the recovery time is now uncertain. “Since there has been internal bleeding, he will certainly need more time to recover, and at this point, it’s difficult to put a definite timeline on his return to competitive cricket,” the source said.
The 31-year-old is expected to remain in the Sydney hospital for about a week before doctors decide if he is fit to travel back to India.
Shreyas Iyer struggles with fitness once more following a string of injuries and contract loss
Recurrent injuries have caused Shreyas Iyer’s cricket career to be interrupted several times. He was forced to withdraw halfway through the Test series against England due to a back injury. Iyer chose to skip a Ranji Trophy match that the BCCI had ordered him to play in despite the National Cricket Academy (NCA) later clearing him as fit. He lost his central contract as a result of the disagreement with the board over this decision. He then underwent back surgery and took time off from cricket.
However, his back problems resurfaced recently with recurring spasms and stiffness, the same issue he had surgery for during the India A series. To manage his workload, Iyer informed the BCCI that he wanted to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket.
The BCCI confirmed his decision in an official statement, saying, “Mr. Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI of his decision to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket. Having undergone back surgery in the UK and managed his recovery well, he has recently experienced recurring back spasms and stiffness while playing the longer format. In view of his decision, he was not considered for selection for the Irani Cup.”
FAQs
Q. Why was Shreyas Iyer admitted to the ICU in Sydney?
A. Shreyas Iyer suffered internal bleeding from a rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia after landing awkwardly while taking a catch.
Q. How serious is Shreyas Iyer’s condition?
A. Doctors said his condition was initially serious, but the BCCI medical team acted quickly. He is now stable and under observation for 2–7 days.
Q. Why did Shreyas Iyer lose his BCCI central contract?
A. Shreyas Iyer skipped a Ranji Trophy match despite being cleared fit by the NCA, which led to a dispute with the board and the loss of his central contract.
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