Sydney: Team India batter Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Sydney hospital where he is undergoing treatment, reported Cricbuzz.
Shreyas had to be rushed to the hospital after suffering an injury to his left ribcage while taking a spectacular catch during the third and final ODI against Australia on Saturday.
Shreyas’ condition is currently stable, though he is under constant observation.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has assigned the team doctor to monitor his condition, in consultation with the hospital doctors looking after him.
The 30-year-old has been learnt to be recovering well, and hence shifted out of the ICU.
The BCCI on Monday issued a statement on Shreyas’ injury.
“Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation,” the BCCI stated.
“Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, is closely monitoring his injury status. The Indian Team Doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress.”
Iyer, who suffered some internal bleeding from the impact while taking Alex Carey’s catch, appears to be out of danger.
Shreyas’ parents have applied for urgent visas fly to Sydney and be with their son, NDTV reported citing sources.
The family could not apply for visas over the weekend, and his parents are likely to catch a flight to Sydney in a day or two.
There is no clarity yet as to when Shreyas will be able to return home.
Shreyas, who has taken a break from red ball cricket, will hope to be fit before a three-match series at home against South Africa, beginning on November 30.
India, under the captaincy of Surya Kumar Yadav, will next face Australia in a five-match T20 International series which begins in Canberra on October 29.
