🔗 Share this article India's Cricket Player Shreyas Iyer Recovering in Hospital Following Torn Spleen Injury Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen and was admitted to a Sydney hospital following an awkward fall while taking a catch during the third one-day international against Australia, according to cricket authorities. Game Situation The experienced player injured himself on match day while catching to dismiss Alex Carey, with Iyer clutching his side and grimacing in pain after tumbling onto the SCG turf. Medical examinations showed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well. Medical Response Following on-field treatment, the batter was unable to continue in the match, which India secured victory by a significant margin. Australia had already won the series with wins in the first two matches played in Western and South Australian cities. The medical emergency was reportedly "critical at that moment," according to media reports. Spleen injury: Resulted from direct blow to the left lower rib cage Hospital evaluation: Performed in Australian hospital Ongoing care: Team doctor staying at Sydney to evaluate recovery Recovery Process The Indian team doctor will stay at Sydney with Shreyas to assess his day-to-day progress and ensure proper healing from the serious medical condition. India's next fixture include a five-match Twenty20 series versus Australia, beginning in Canberra on Wednesday. Iyer is not included in the short-format team due to his ongoing recovery.