Shreyas Iyer hospitalised after rib-injury in Sydney
Shreyas Iyer suffered an injury to his left rib cage while fielding during the third ODI between India national cricket team and Australia national cricket team at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 25 October 2025. He dived to complete a catch at deep third-man and appeared to clutch his left side immediately afterwards. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that he was taken to hospital for further evaluation and assessment.
Potential lay-off concerns
Reports indicate Iyer may face a minimum recovery period of three weeks depending on scan results, with concerns that a hairline fracture could extend his time out. This timeline brings into question his availability for the upcoming series against South Africa national cricket team, beginning 30 November 2025 in Ranchi.
Impact on team and next steps
As India’s vice-captain in the ODI format, Iyer’s absence would be a substantial setback. His form in the recent series had been strong and he plays a key role in the middle order. Team management will now await medical reports to decide his fitness and might adjust the batting lineup accordingly. The incident underlines the risk players carry when taking sharp fielding attempts, and the importance of prompt medical monitoring in determining tournament readiness.
