Shreyas Iyer admitted to ICU in Sydney after rib injury causes internal bleeding during Australia ODI
The cricketer would remain in Sydney hospital for at least a week before docs decide if he’s fit to travel back to India
PTC Web Desk: India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalised in Sydney after suffering internal bleeding caused by a rib cage injury during the third One-Day International against Australia. The 31-year-old cricketer is currently under observation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The injury occurred when Shreyas Iyer pulled off a spectacular running catch at backward point to dismiss Alex Carey. However, he appeared to have hurt his left rib cage in the process and was taken to the dressing room in visible discomfort. Soon after, his vital parameters fluctuated, prompting the BCCI medical team to rush him to the hospital.
According to a source, “Shreyas has been in the ICU for the last couple of days. Tests revealed internal bleeding, and he had to be admitted immediately. Thankfully, he’s now stable. It was a serious scare, but he’s a tough player and is responding well to treatment.”
Initially, the medical team expected Shreyas Iyer to be out of action for about three weeks, but with the latest developments, his recovery period could be extended. “Since internal bleeding is involved, doctors are being extra cautious. It’s too early to determine when he’ll return to competitive cricket,” the source added.
Iyer will remain in the Sydney hospital for at least a week before doctors decide if he’s fit to travel back to India. He is not part of India’s current T20I squad.