'Getting better every day': Shreyas Iyer shares recovery update after serious rib injury

India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is showing signs of improvement after sustaining a serious rib injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney.

The 29-year-old, who required ICU admission due to internal bleeding caused by a spleen laceration, expressed his gratitude to fans for their support and shared an encouraging update on his recovery.

Taking to X, Iyer wrote, "I'm currently in the recovery process and getting better, every passing day. I'm deeply grateful to see all the kind wishes and support I've received - it truly means a lot. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts."

The injury happened while Iyer attempted a difficult running catch to dismiss Alex Carey off Harshit Rana’s bowling. Although he initially walked off the field with the help of the physio, his condition worsened as his vital signs dropped, leading to immediate hospitalisation. Subsequent scans revealed internal bleeding from a spleen laceration, necessitating ICU care for close observation.

The BCCI released a statement confirming that Iyer’s condition had stabilised: "The injury was promptly identified, and the bleeding was immediately arrested. His condition is now stable, and he continues to be under observation. A repeat scan done on Tuesday, 28th October, has shown significant improvement, and Shreyas is on the road to recovery. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, will continue to monitor his progress."

Speaking ahead of India’s T20I series opener in Canberra, captain Suryakumar Yadav described the team’s relief at seeing Iyer recover. "Now see, we are not doctors. When we saw from outside, when the catch was taken (by Shreyas), it looked like it was normal," he said. "But none of us were there, only those who were there can tell what actually happened. So they said after going inside it was felt you will have to pay good attention (to him). Then he was rushed to the specialist, and we were told about what happened."

He added, "After that we talked to him, when he was talking normally, we felt that it is a little better now, because doctors and physios told us that it was an unfortunate incident, which happens rarely. But sometimes rare incidents happen to rare talent."