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India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav in the pre-match press conference gave an update on Shreyas Iyer who is currently hospitalised in Sydney following a rib injury that led to lacerations to the spleen. Suryakumar said that there is nothing to worry about and Iyer has been texting to them from the hospital.
"He's recovering well, replying to us on phone that means he is doing absolutely fine. It is unfortunate what happened but the doctors are taking care of him. He'll be monitored for the next few days but nothing to be worried about," Suryakumar told the reporters in Canberra on the eve of the first T20I.
BCCI’s statement on Iyer’s injury
Iyer was taken to the hospital after he got injured while taking Alex Carey's catch in the third and final ODI of the series. At one point, he was in the ICU due to internal bleeding. On October 27, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave a medical update on the ODI vice-captain.
“Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on 25th October 2025. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation," 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," the statement further added.
Meanwhile, Iyer’s parents have applied for a visa on urgent basis. The BCCI is helping them get the visa at the earliest.
Iyer to stay in Sydney until he recovers
Iyer will stay in Sydney until he is declared fit to fly back home. Earlier, it was reported that Iyer will required three to four weeks to recover. As per current situation, Iyer is likely to miss the three-ODI series against South Africa at home. There is no set timeline for his return as the Mumbai batter is still in the hospital.
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