Shreyas Iyer Health Update: Indian Star Cricketer Is Now Out Of ICU; Recovering

Shreyas Iyer, India's ODI vice-captain, is making a steady recovery after a rib injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. He has been moved out of the ICU and is now consuming solid food. Sources indicate that Shreyas is in good spirits and has started communicating with his teammates.

The injury occurred when Shreyas attempted a challenging catch to dismiss Alex Carey in the 34th over. Unfortunately, he fell awkwardly, resulting in a severe injury. Initially thought to be minor, it was later discovered that he had a laceration in his spleen, leading to internal bleeding.

Recovery Progress
As per media reports, Shreyas underwent minor surgery and is recuperating well. The BCCI's medical team is closely monitoring his condition, ensuring he receives the best care possible. His family is expected to join him soon, which might further boost his recovery.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released an update confirming Shreyas' stable condition. "Shreyas Iyer sustained a blunt injury to his abdomen, resulting in a laceration of his spleen with internal bleeding on 25th October during the third ODI against Australia," read the statement.

Support from Teammates

Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain and Shreyas' Mumbai teammate, shared insights into Shreyas' condition. "The first day, when I got to know that he was injured, I called him. I got to know that he did not have his phone. So, I called the physio and he told me that he was stable," Suryakumar said.

He added that Shreyas has been responsive over the phone in recent days. "If he is replying, it means that he is stable. He is looking good; the doctors are with him," Suryakumar noted. However, Shreyas will remain under observation for several more days.

Medical Observations

The BCCI's statement also mentioned that immediate action was taken to stop the bleeding after identifying the injury promptly. A follow-up scan on October 28 showed significant improvement in Shreyas' condition.

Despite this progress, full recovery of the spleen could take six to twelve weeks. Consequently, Shreyas will likely miss the upcoming South Africa ODIs scheduled for next month as he continues his healing process.

The cricket community remains hopeful for Shreyas' swift return to full health and fitness. His positive mental state and support from teammates are crucial as he navigates this challenging period.