Iyer Diagnosed with Spleen Laceration Following Fielding Injury in Sydney
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that star batter Shreyas Iyer suffered a laceration injury to his spleen during the third One Day International (ODI) against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025. The 30-year-old sustained the injury while fielding in a dramatic moment during the match.
According to a BCCI statement released on Thursday, Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while taking a sensational running catch. The incident occurred when Iyer sprinted back from backward point to dismiss Australia’s Alex Carey off the bowling of Harshit Rana.
However, the brilliant effort came at a cost. Iyer landed awkwardly, injuring his rib cage in the process. He was visibly in pain, clutching his side before being assisted off the field by the medical staff.
“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,” the BCCI statement read.
Scans subsequently revealed the severity of the injury. “Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well,” the statement added.
The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring his status in consultation with specialists in both Sydney and India. The Indian Team Doctor will remain in Sydney to evaluate Iyer’s day-to-day progress.
The injury confirms Iyer’s exclusion from India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, which is scheduled to begin on October 29.
Before the injury, Iyer had posted scores of 11 and 61 in the first two ODIs, both of which India lost. Although Australia clinched the series 2–1, the visitors bounced back strongly to secure a nine-wicket victory in the final ODI, thanks to a masterclass by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Iyer’s availability for the subsequent ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30, also remains uncertain and will depend entirely on his recovery progress.
