India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a Sydney hospital after sustaining internal bleeding from a rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia. The injury occurred while he took a spectacular backward catch to dismiss Alex Carey, after which he appeared to hurt his left rib and was immediately assisted off the field. The BCCI medical team acted promptly after his vital signs fluctuated, ensuring he received urgent medical attention.

Medical reports confirmed internal bleeding, prompting his ICU admission for close monitoring. A source privy to the development stated that the injury could have been fatal if not treated quickly, but Iyer’s condition is now stable. The doctors are observing him carefully to prevent complications such as infection spread and to manage his recovery effectively. Initially, he was expected to be sidelined for around three weeks, but the presence of internal bleeding means he may require a longer recovery period.

Shreyas Iyer is expected to remain hospitalized for at least a week before being declared fit to travel back to India. The team has not set a definite timeline for his return to competitive cricket due to the severity of the injury. Notably, Iyer is not part of India’s upcoming T20 squad, allowing him to focus entirely on recovery. Fans, teammates, and the cricketing community are closely monitoring updates on his health, wishing for a speedy and complete recovery.