Shreyas Iyer Sydney update: Why he was rushed to ICU, nature of injury and family’s travel plan | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Team India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a Sydney hospital as he continues to recover from the serious fall he suffered during the third ODI against Australia. Iyer, who made a superb catch as he ran back to dismiss Alex Carey, appeared to injure his left ribcage during the effort and was taken to hospital shortly after returning to the dressing room on Saturday.
WHY WAS IYER PUT IN THE ICU?
It was reliably learned that Iyer’s vital signs fell to dangerously low levels after the fall, prompting an emergency at the hospital in a situation that was at that time life-threatening.The impact of the fall is believed to have split part of the body just below the ribcage, leading to severe internal bleeding. Reportedly, Iyer was not in good condition inside the dressing room and was quickly rushed to hospital after his blood pressure dropped alarmingly. Those who were aware of the developments said the situation “could have been random”, but the BCCI medical team and support staff acted quickly to ensure he received immediate medical attention.Iyer is expected to remain in the ICU for at least two more days, although his stay could be extended if the bleeding does not subside in the next 48 hours. If there is no improvement, he will likely remain under close monitoring over the coming week. For now, it is considered certain that he will remain hospitalized for at least seven days.
WHAT IS IYER’S INJURY?
According to information seen by TimesofIndia.com, Iyer may have suffered a splenic rupture, which led to internal bleeding.It is reliably known that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expediting formalities to ensure that a family member can travel to Sydney at the earliest.It is not yet clear at this stage when this will happen.“Arrangements are being made by the BCCI. As of now, it is not clear whether both parents will come, but someone will be with him at the hospital at the earliest,” said a source monitoring the developments.“As of now, Iyer’s sister was supposed to travel to Australia, and even the paperwork has been initiated, but one of the parents might well accompany her,” the source adds.
WHAT DID THE BCCI SAY?
In this delicate situation, the BCCI is closely monitoring the cricketer’s condition and keeping his family informed of any developments.“Shreyas Iyer suffered an impact injury to the left lower region of the rib cage while playing during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025. He was taken to hospital for further evaluation,” the BCCI said in an official statement.“Scans revealed a laceration to his spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable and recovering well. The BCCI medical team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, is closely monitoring the condition of his injury. The Indian team doctor will stay in Sydney with Shreyas to assess his day-to-day progress. »WHAT IS SPLEEN LACERATION?A ruptured spleen is a serious medical emergency that can lead to dangerous internal bleeding. Since the spleen is very vascular and fragile, it is one of the most vulnerable organs in the abdomen and can be easily damaged.The spleen, a soft, fist-sized organ in the upper left abdomen, filters and stores about a quarter of the body’s red blood cells and platelets while producing white blood cells to fight infections. Its delicate structure and thin outer capsule make it very vulnerable to injury from blunt trauma. A rupture can cause serious internal bleeding and requires immediate medical attention, often requiring surgery.Most splenic ruptures result from traumatic injuries, with automobile accidents accounting for nearly 50% to 75% of cases. Contact sports like football and hockey also pose significant risks. In some cases, violent impacts such as punches, stabs or gunshot wounds can cause them to rupture. The spleen may tear immediately after impact or later due to internal swelling from the injury.
