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New Delhi: Fans are worried about Shreyas Iyer, who was appointed vice-captain of the ODI team ahead of the Australia tour. He was injured while taking a catch in the final match played in Sydney on 25 October. He left the field after being injured, and now it has been reported that he has been admitted to the ICU. Shreyas Iyer suffered rib injuries after falling to the ground.
The Indian team has suffered a major setback during the tour of Australia. Star batsman Shreyas Iyer has suffered a serious injury. News broke on Monday that Shreyas is in the ICU of a Sydney hospital where he is undergoing treatment. According to reports, the rib injury caused a blood clot, due to which he is currently hospitalized. A team of doctors is monitoring him. The next 24 hours are considered crucial. Shreyas is likely to stay in the hospital for 5 to 7 days. He may stay in ICU for two days.
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What did the scan reveal?
India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is in a stable condition and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Sydney. Scans have revealed that he has a rib injury on his left side, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) October 27, 2025
What BCCI said about the injury
“Shreyas Iyer fractured his left lower rib while fielding 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.
How Shrews got injured
In the third ODI between India and Australia, Shreyas Iyer took a brilliant catch of Alex Carey. In 33.4 overs, running back to catch Carey’s shot off Harshit Rana, he fell to the ground. In an attempt to avoid the ball falling, he lost his balance and fell to the ground on his elbow and hip. He was electrocuted with pain after hitting the ground hard.