Shreyas Iyer admitted in ICU after suffering internal bleeding from a rib cage injury. India’s vice-captain landed awkwardly while taking a catch during the third ODI against Australia. Doctors shifted him to the ICU immediately after scans revealed bleeding inside his body dangerously.
How Did Shreyas Iyer Get Injured?
Iyer was fielding in the deep when Alex Carey hit a ball high up. He sprinted across and dove forward grabbing a spectacular catch dismissing Alex Carey. But his body crashed hard on the left side, causing severe pain to be instantly felt.
Medical staff rushed onto the field seeing Iyer grimacing and holding his ribs tightly. He walked off slowly unable to continue fielding anymore during the remaining overs played. Shreyas Iyer admitted in ICU within hours as the pain worsened requiring urgent medical attention immediately.
Scans revealed internal bleeding from the rib injury which became extremely serious quickly overnight. Doctors admitted him to the ICU, keeping him under close observation monitoring his condition constantly. Team sources say the situation could have turned fatal if left untreated longer.
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How Long Will Shreyas Iyer Stay in Hospital?
Medical reports suggest Iyer might stay hospitalized for 5 to 7 days undergoing tests continuously. Doctors need to stop the internal bleeding completely before discharging him safely back home. His condition remains stable currently, but doctors aren’t taking any chances with his health now.
“Shreyas has been in the ICU for the past couple of days. After the reports came in, internal bleeding was detected, and he had to be admitted immediately. He will remain under observation for anywhere between two to seven days depending on recovery, as one needed to stop the spread of infection due to bleeding,” the source said.
Shreyas Iyer admitted in ICU means he’ll miss the ODI series against South Africa starting soon. The series begins on November 30, which gives him barely three weeks to recover fully. BCCI hasn’t released any official statement about his recovery timeline frustrating fans waiting for updates.
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What Happens to India’s Squad Now?
BCCI might call up Tilak Varma as Iyer’s replacement if recovery takes longer than expected. India’s middle order loses a crucial player right before an important home series. Iyer’s resilience gives hope he’ll bounce back, but career risks remain with such injuries.
Team sources believe Iyer will recover because he’s always been mentally strong and physically fit before. But internal bleeding injuries need careful handling to avoid complications developing later in life.
