Shreyas Iyer Discharged and Recovering Well After Injury
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer was discharged from a Sydney hospital on 1 November 2025 after treatment for a spleen laceration that occurred during the third ODI against Australia. The injury resulted from a fall while taking a catch at the Sydney Cricket Ground and led to internal bleeding. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that a minor procedure was completed to stop the bleeding and that he has now been cleared from the hospital.
Current Status and Next Steps
According to the BCCI medical bulletin, Iyer is in stable condition and will remain in Sydney for follow-up consultations before being cleared to return to India once it is medically safe to travel. The board also expressed gratitude to the medical team in Sydney and India for coordinating his care. No specific timeline has been given for his return to international cricket, though recovery is progressing well.
Team Impact and Outlook
The injury sidelines Iyer from immediate upcoming fixtures and impacts India’s middle-order batting plans. However, his timely recovery without surgery is a positive sign. With continued medical supervision and gradual rehabilitation, Iyer’s return to training and match readiness is expected in due course, subject to fitness clearance.
