India’s ODI vice-captain, Shreyas Iyer, who recently sustained severe injuries including a ruptured spleen and rib cage damage during the third One Day International against Australia, has shown significant improvement. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, that Iyer has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Sydney hospital and is currently in a stable condition.
The unfortunate incident occurred when Iyer attempted a challenging running catch to dismiss Alex Carey off Harshit Rana’s bowling. Although he initially left the field with medical assistance, his condition quickly worsened, and his vital parameters dropped, necessitating immediate hospitalization.
Subsequent medical examinations promptly identified internal bleeding caused by a laceration to his spleen. He was admitted to the ICU for continuous and close monitoring to manage the critical situation.
In an official statement, the BCCI announced, “The injury was promptly identified, and the bleeding was immediately arrested. His condition is now stable, and he continues to be under observation. A repeat scan done on Tuesday, 28th October, has shown significant improvement, and Shreyas is on the road to recovery.” The statement further reassured that “The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, will continue to monitor his progress.”
India’s T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, expressed heartfelt relief upon hearing about Iyer’s improving health, just ahead of the series opener against Australia. Speaking in Canberra, Yadav recounted his initial thoughts on the field, saying, “Now see, we are not doctors. When we saw from outside, when the catch was taken (by Shreyas), it looked like it was normal.”
He continued, highlighting the unexpected severity of the situation, “But none of us were there, only those who were there can tell what actually happened. So they said after going inside it was felt you will have to pay good attention (to him). Then he was rushed to the specialist, and we were told about what happened.” Yadav concluded with a touch of personal reflection and optimism: “After that we talked to him, when he was talking normally, we felt that it is a little better now, because doctors and physios told us that it was an unfortunate incident, which happens rarely. But sometimes rare incidents happened to rare talent.”
It is understood that Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, the head of BCCI’s medical services, specifically commended the on-field medical team for their swift and effective response, which was crucial in preventing a potentially life-threatening situation.
Suryakumar Yadav reiterated the collective support for Iyer, stating, “God is with his side, he is recovering really well, doctors are supporting him, BCCI is in full support, he will recover soon and then we will take him home with us.”
Meanwhile, sources close to the situation have indicated that Shreyas Iyer’s family members are expected to travel to Sydney shortly to provide support during his ongoing recovery.