🔗 Share this article Indian Batter Shreyas Iyer Recovering in Medical Facility Following Lacerated Spleen Injury Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer experienced a spleen laceration and entered a medical center in Sydney following an unfortunate tumble while attempting a catch during the third one-day international against Australia, according to team officials. Game Situation The 30-year-old sustained the injury on Saturday while fielding to remove Alex Carey, with the athlete holding his abdomen and showing discomfort after falling onto the SCG turf. Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the abdominal organ. He is under medical care, in stable condition, and showing improvement. Treatment Process After receiving on-field treatment, the batter was unable to continue in the game, which India secured victory by a significant margin. Australia had already won the series with earlier victories in the initial games played in Perth and Adelaide. The medical emergency was reportedly "life threatening at that moment," according to news sources. Spleen injury: Resulted from direct blow to the left lower rib cage Medical assessment: Performed in Sydney facility Ongoing care: Team doctor remaining in Sydney to monitor progress Recovery Process The Indian team doctor will stay at Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress and guarantee proper healing from the significant injury. India's next fixture include a five-match Twenty20 series versus Australia, starting in the capital city on midweek. Iyer is not included in the T20 squad due to his ongoing recovery.