Shreyas Iyer India’s 50 over cricket team’s vice-captain is stable as per the latest update after he got injured in the third ODI between Australia and India. Shreyas Iyer was taken to the Sydney hospital right after the injury as he was not feeling comfortable while in the dressing room. Where medical team found after the assessment Iyer’s lower rib cage got impacted.
How Shreyas Iyer got injured ?
Iyer got injured when he was running for the catch of Alex Carey and landed awkwardly on his left lower rib cage. After the initial hit, team physio did the assessment, and Iyer was taken off the field. Then within very short period of time he was taken to the Sydney hospital where the news came out of rib injury and internal bleeding was detected. Also the scans confirm a laceration injury to the spleen.
How serious is the Iyer’s injury ?
Because the spleen is a vascular organ, splenic bleeding can result in a potentially life-threatening situation. As per Clevelandclinic article rib injury of spleen damage could take up to 3 to 12 weeks to recover and major injuries can take anywhere between 6 weeks to 3 months. So we can say we will see Iyer in the ground next time in 2026.
The BCCI released a statement on Iyer’s injury on Monday October 27th stating that “Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on 25th October 2025. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.” BCCI also stated “Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well.”
BCCI also confirms the Indian Team doctor will stay in Sydney with Iyer to monitor the every day’s condition.
No reports of any family member accompanying Iyer’s at moment, but some sources say one of the Family member will join Iyer after clearing all the visa processes.
As of now both countries medical teams are coordinating and working together on this.
What Iyer’s injury means for India ?
Shreyas Iyer is recently appointed as a vice-captain of team India in 50 over game and plays at number 4 and consistently delivered at all big stages whether we talk about 2023 ODI world cup or Champions Trophy 2025.
Shreyas Iyer scored 243 runs in CT 2025 at an average of 48.60. Iyer scored two half-centuries against New Zealand and Pakistan in both big matches. Even in the semi-final vs Australia(45) and in the final vs NZ(37), Iyer’s contribution was well noticed.
At no. 4 position, Iyer has become one of the most dependable batsman’s of Indian cricket team in ODI format. He has played important knocks in crucial and high pressure matches often providing the stability India needed.
India’s upcoming 3 match ODI series with South Africa will commence from November 30th 2025. It’s almost 5 weeks time before the first ODI, and India is not certain about Iyer’s fitness yet, and India do not have many ODI before 2027 WC. On top of that Iyer was appointed as India’s 50 over format after his good performance as a captain in IPL with Punjab Kings. India may give chance to Tilak Verma, or SuryaKumar Yadav for upcoming series if Shreyas Iyer misses out.
His absence may force India to test the bench strength or opportunity for new player, but on personal note to find Iyer’s replacement is such a difficult task.
Reaction of Fans and Cricket World
Messages wishing him speedy recovery and strength are spreading and getting posted from cricket community throughout the Monday.
Social media platforms saw hashtags like #PrayForIyer and #WeStandWithShreyas trending all over from last couple of days. Fans also sharing emotional notes after the release of BCCI’s statement on Shreyas Iyer’s health status.
Final Thoughts: Get well soon Shreyas
Shreyas’s injury is unfortunate and big blow for India and for fans as well. His form and reliability at No. 4 have been vital in recent tournaments, and his absence will surely test India’s middle-order depth.
While the good news is that he’s stable and recovering, the next few weeks will determine how soon he can return to full fitness. Hoping soon we will see him in the blues.
