New Delhi: Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has finally broken his silence following a harrowing, life-threatening injury he sustained on the field in Sydney. In a heartfelt message to his fans posted on social media this Thursday, Iyer confirmed he is making steady progress in his recovery from a spleen laceration.
The ODI vice-captain, who endured a critical period in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after the incident, conveyed his immense gratitude for the outpouring of support he has received. “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,” Iyer wrote, offering a much-needed update that has brought significant relief to anxious cricket enthusiasts across the nation.
The terrifying incident unfolded during the third One-Day International against Australia in Sydney. What initially appeared to be a standard fielding maneuver took a dramatic turn when Iyer collapsed in agony after executing a brilliant diving catch to dismiss Alex Carey. His immediate distress, as he clutched his abdomen, prompted a swift response from teammates and medical personnel.
Initially, the injury was thought to be a mere rib bruise. However, subsequent scans unveiled a much graver reality: a grade-two splenic laceration, indicative of severe internal bleeding. Iyer was rushed to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where prompt and expert medical intervention by the doctors and the Indian team’s medical staff proved crucial in averting a potentially fatal outcome.
According to a hospital insider, the hours immediately following the accident were deemed “critical,” with Iyer’s blood pressure dropping to alarmingly low levels. Thankfully, the internal bleeding was successfully managed and contained without the necessity for surgical intervention.