SaralnamaIndian cricket vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is in ICU at a Sydney hospital. He suffered internal bleeding due to a rib injury during the third ODI against Australia. Iyer took a spectacular catch at backward point to dismiss Alex Carey but hurt his left rib. He was immediately taken to the hospital after returning to the dressing room. Iyer will remain under observation for 2-7 days to prevent infection. The injury occurred when India was fielding in the 33rd over. Iyer ran backwards to catch Carey's inside-out shot off Harshit Rana's bowling but lost balance and tumbled after taking the catch. To prevent internal bleeding, seek immediate medical attention for severe rib injuries. (Updated 27 Oct 2025, 11:48 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Indian cricket vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is in ICU at a Sydney hospital
- He suffered internal bleeding due to a rib injury during the third ODI against Australia on 25 Oct
- Iyer took a spectacular catch at backward point to dismiss Alex Carey but hurt his left rib