Shreyas Iyer Discharged from Sydney Hospital After Spleen Surgery, Recovery Update from BCCI

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from a Sydney hospital following a minor surgical procedure to treat a spleen laceration sustained during the third ODI against Australia. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the news on Saturday, November 1, stating that the middle-order batter is stable and recovering well under medical supervision.

Iyer will remain in Sydney for follow-up consultations before flying back to India, depending on medical clearance from specialists overseeing his recovery.

BCCI Confirms Successful Treatment and Steady Recovery

In an official statement, the BCCI detailed Iyer’s condition, explaining that he had suffered a blunt abdominal injury while fielding on October 25, 2025, which led to internal bleeding. “Shreyas Iyer sustained a laceration of his spleen with internal bleeding during the third ODI. The bleeding was promptly arrested following a minor procedure. He has since undergone appropriate medical management,” the statement read.

The board further noted, “He is now stable and recovering well. The BCCI Medical Team, along with specialists in Sydney and India, are pleased with his progress, and he has been discharged from the hospital today.”

Acknowledgement to Medical Team and Specialists

The BCCI extended its gratitude to Dr. Kouroush Haghigi and his medical team in Sydney, as well as Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala in India, for ensuring comprehensive care and smooth recovery. “The board deeply appreciates the medical support provided to Shreyas and is closely monitoring his condition,” the statement added.

How the Injury Happened

The injury occurred when Iyer attempted a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Alex Carey during the Sydney ODI. While sprinting back from the backward point, he took a heavy fall on his left side but managed to hold onto the catch. However, the impact caused severe pain, forcing him to leave the field.

Initially believed to be a rib injury, further medical evaluation revealed a spleen laceration, a potentially serious condition that required immediate surgical intervention. Iyer was admitted to the hospital, where he was later shifted to the ICU for observation.

Positive Signs from Recovery

India’s stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav had earlier shared that Iyer was in good spirits and communicating regularly with teammates. “He’s doing well and recovering steadily. He’s even been replying to our texts,” Suryakumar said after the third ODI.

According to medical reports, Iyer’s recovery has been satisfactory, and he will be cleared to travel once specialists confirm that it is safe for him to fly. His return timeline to competitive cricket, however, will depend on follow-up medical assessments in both Sydney and Mumbai.

With India’s upcoming fixtures scheduled later in November, the team management is expected to prioritize Iyer’s full recovery before any discussions of his comeback take place.