🔗 Share this article India's Batter Shreyas Iyer Recovering in Hospital Following Torn Spleen Incident National team batter Shreyas Iyer experienced a spleen laceration and was admitted to a Sydney hospital after an awkward fall 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 catching to remove Alex Carey, with the athlete clutching his side and grimacing in pain after tumbling onto the SCG turf. Medical examinations showed a tearing wound to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and showing improvement. Medical Response Following immediate medical attention, the player was unable to continue in the game, which India ultimately won by nine wickets. Australia had already won the tournament with earlier victories in the initial games played in Western and South Australian cities. The situation was reportedly "life threatening at that moment," according to media reports. Abdominal trauma: Resulted from impact injury to the upper abdominal area Hospital evaluation: Conducted at Australian hospital Ongoing care: Medical staff staying at Sydney to monitor progress Healing Timeline The medical representative will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his daily improvement and guarantee proper healing from the serious medical condition. India's upcoming matches include a multiple-game Twenty20 series versus Australia, starting in Canberra on midweek. Iyer is not included in the T20 squad due to his current condition.