Star batter Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a blunt abdominal injury while fielding in the third ODI against Australia on October 25, is stable and was discharged from a Sydney hospital on Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed.
Iyer’s awkward fall while attempting a catch during Australia’s innings led to a spleen laceration accompanied by internal bleeding.
The issue was detected quickly, and the bleeding was brought under control through a minor procedure. He has since received the required medical treatment.
“He is now stable and recovering well. The BCCI medical team, along with specialists in Sydney and India, is pleased with his recovery, and he has been discharged from the hospital today,” the BCCI said in a statement.
The board further thanked the doctors treating Iyer, especially Dr Kouroush Haghigi and his team in Sydney, along with Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala in India, for the batter’s recovery.
Iyer, meanwhile, will remain in Sydney for his follow-ups and can only return to India when he is deemed fit to fly.
“The BCCI extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr Kouroush Haghigi and his team in Sydney, along with Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala in India, for ensuring Shreyas received the best treatment for his injury. Shreyas will continue to stay in Sydney for follow-up consultations and will return to India once he is deemed fit to fly,” the statement added.
On Thursday, Iyer thanked his well-wishers for their support during his recovery process.
“I’m currently in recovery process and getting better, every passing day. I’m deeply grateful to see all the kind wishes and support I’ve received- it truly means a lot. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts,” he wrote on social media.