🔗 Share this article India's Batter Shreyas Iyer Recovering in Hospital After Lacerated Spleen Injury National team batter Shreyas Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen and entered a medical center in Sydney following an unfortunate tumble while taking a catch during the final ODI match versus Australia, according to cricket authorities. Match Incident The 30-year-old sustained the injury on match day while catching to dismiss Alex Carey, with the athlete holding his abdomen and showing discomfort after falling onto the SCG turf. Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under medical care, medically stable, and recovering well. Medical Response After receiving immediate medical attention, the batter was unable to continue in the game, which India ultimately won by a significant margin. Australia had already won the series with earlier victories in the first two matches played in Perth and Adelaide. The situation was reportedly "life threatening at that moment," according to news sources. Spleen injury: Resulted from direct blow to the left lower rib cage Medical assessment: Performed in Sydney facility Ongoing care: Team doctor staying at Sydney to evaluate recovery Recovery Process The Indian team doctor will stay at Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress and ensure proper healing from the serious medical condition. India's next fixture include a multiple-game Twenty20 series versus Australia, beginning in Canberra on Wednesday. Iyer won't participate in the T20 squad due to his current condition.