🔗 Share this article India's Batter Shreyas Iyer Recovering in Hospital After Torn Spleen Incident Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen laceration and entered a medical center in Sydney following an unfortunate tumble while attempting a catch during the final ODI match against Australia, according to team officials. Match Incident The experienced player injured himself on Saturday while fielding to remove Alex Carey, with the athlete clutching his side and grimacing in pain after tumbling onto the SCG turf. Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and showing improvement. Medical Response Following immediate medical attention, the player did not return in the game, which India secured victory by a significant margin. Australia had previously secured the series with earlier victories in the first two matches played in Perth and Adelaide. The situation was reportedly "life threatening at that moment," according to media reports. Abdominal trauma: Resulted from direct blow to the left lower rib cage Medical assessment: Performed in Australian hospital Medical supervision: Medical staff remaining in Sydney to monitor progress Healing Timeline The Indian team doctor will stay at Sydney with Shreyas to assess his day-to-day progress and ensure proper healing from the significant injury. India's next fixture include a multiple-game Twenty20 series against Australia, beginning in the capital city on midweek. Iyer won't participate in the short-format team due to his ongoing recovery.