There is some good news for fans of Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer. He has been released from the ICU after being injured during the third ODI in Sydney.
The 30-year-old Mumbai batsman was injured while fielding in the third ODI against Australia. He is now in stable condition and on the road to recovery.
How did Shreyas Iyer get injured?
On October 25, Shreyas Iyer took a brilliant catch of Alex Carey at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He dived with all his might to take the catch, but was seen in pain afterward. He was immediately taken off the field and admitted to a hospital in Sydney.
Scans revealed that his rib injury had caused a spleen injury, leading to internal bleeding.
The Report said in a statement, “Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib-cage region while fielding during the third ODI in Sydney. Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well.”
Recovery in hospital and support from friends
According to a source, Shreyas is now out of the ICU but will remain in the hospital for a few more days. Doctors are monitoring his recovery, as spleen injuries take time to fully heal.
Team doctor Rizwan Khan is with him in Sydney and is working with local specialists to care for him. Sources indicate that Shreyas’ condition is now out of danger.
His friends and family are with him. His family is preparing to travel from Mumbai to Sydney as soon as the visa process is complete.
The Indian team has now departed for Canberra, where the T20 series begins on October 29th. However, Shreyas will not be a part of this series. The BCCI has clarified that there will be no rush in his recovery.
He is also unlikely to play in the ODI series against South Africa, scheduled to be held in India in November-December.
Shreyas recently recovered from a back injury and appeared to be in good form, and his batting at number four has been crucial for the Indian ODI team. Currently, the team management and medical staff are focused on his full recovery.
