National team batter Shreyas Iyer experienced a lacerated spleen and was admitted to a Sydney hospital after an unfortunate tumble while taking a catch during the third one-day international versus Australia, according to cricket authorities.
The 30-year-old sustained the injury on Saturday while catching to dismiss Alex Carey, with Iyer clutching his side and grimacing in pain after falling onto the Sydney Cricket Ground field.
Scans have revealed a tearing wound to the abdominal organ. He is under treatment, medically stable, and showing improvement.
After receiving immediate medical attention, the player did not return in the game, which India secured victory by a significant margin. Australia had already won the tournament with wins in the first two matches played in Perth and Adelaide.
The situation was reportedly "life threatening at that moment," according to media reports.
The medical representative will stay at Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress and guarantee proper healing from the serious medical condition.
India's next fixture include a multiple-game Twenty20 series against Australia, starting in Canberra on midweek. Iyer is not included in the T20 squad due to his current condition.
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