India batter Iyer hospitalised with lacerated spleen

After suffering a lacerated spleen while taking a catch in Australia’s third ODI against India on Saturday, Shreyas Iyer is “recovering well” in the hospital.

Iyer rushed backwards to take a catch to dismiss Alex Carey and landed awkwardly on his side as the 34th over.

The 30-year-old immediately grabbed his side as he went to the field for treatment before being hospitalized.

Although confirming that he is “medically stable,” the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not given a date for his return.

While playing in the third of their third international match against Australia in Sydney, Shriyas Iyer suffered an impact injury to the left lower rib cage. In a statement released on Monday, the BCCI said that he was taken to a hospital for further evaluation.

“Scans have revealed a spleen laceration injury. He is receiving treatment, is recovering well, and is stable in his health.

His injury status is being closely monitored by the BCCI medical team in consultation with experts in Sydney and India. The Indian team doctor will evaluate Shreyas’ daily progress while he and the other doctor will be in Sydney.

India then won the series by nine wickets before falling to Australia with a score of 2-1.