Published: October 27, 2025 | 12:34 PM IST By Newswell24 Sports Desk
In a shocking turn of events during the third ODI against Australia, India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalized in Sydney and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following a serious on-field injury. The incident has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, with fans and family scrambling for updates.
🏥 What Happened to Shreyas Iyer?
While fielding on Saturday, Iyer attempted a catch off a delivery from Harshit Rana. He landed awkwardly on his left side, impacting his elbow and rib cage. Though he completed the catch, Iyer was visibly in pain, clutching his ribs as he exited the field with medical assistance.
Subsequent scans revealed a laceration to his spleen, a potentially serious internal injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Iyer is medically stable and under close observation by specialists in both Sydney and India.
✈️ Family Emergency: Iyer’s Parents Apply for Urgent Visas
Understanding the gravity of the situation, Shreyas Iyer’s parents have applied for emergency visas to fly to Australia and be by their son’s side. Sources close to the family say they are deeply concerned and want to support him through his recovery.
The Indian team doctor is currently stationed in Sydney and will continue to monitor Iyer’s condition on a day-to-day basis.
❌ South Africa Series in Doubt
This injury casts serious doubt over Iyer’s availability for the upcoming South Africa ODI series, scheduled to begin on November 30. With India’s middle order already under pressure, losing Iyer could be a major blow.
📊 Iyer’s Recent Form: Why This Injury Hurts India’s Chances
Shreyas Iyer has been in red-hot form this year:
- 496 runs in 11 matches, averaging 49.60
- Strike rate of 89.53
- Five fifties, top score of 79
- Star performer in the ICC Champions Trophy, scoring 243 runs in five innings, finishing as India’s top run-scorer
His crucial 61 off 77 balls in the second ODI at Adelaide, alongside Rohit Sharma, helped India build a match-winning partnership. Iyer’s consistency and calm under pressure have made him a pillar of India’s batting lineup.