🔗 Share this article India's Cricket Player Shreyas Iyer Treated at Medical Facility Following Lacerated Spleen Incident National team batter Shreyas Iyer experienced a spleen laceration and entered a medical center in Sydney following an unfortunate tumble while taking a catch during the third one-day international versus Australia, according to team officials. Game Situation The experienced player sustained the injury on match day while catching to remove Alex Carey, with the athlete clutching his side and grimacing in pain after tumbling onto the SCG turf. Medical examinations showed a tearing wound to the spleen. He is under treatment, in stable condition, and recovering well. Medical Response After receiving immediate medical attention, the batter did not return in the match, which India ultimately won by nine wickets. Australia had previously secured the series with wins in the first two matches played in Perth and Adelaide. The medical emergency was reportedly "life threatening at that moment," according to media reports. Spleen injury: Resulted from direct blow to the left lower rib cage Medical assessment: Performed in Australian hospital Ongoing care: Team doctor remaining in Sydney to monitor progress Healing Timeline The Indian team doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his daily improvement and guarantee proper recovery from the significant injury. India's next fixture include a five-match Twenty20 series versus Australia, beginning in the capital city on Wednesday. Iyer won't participate in the short-format team due to his current condition.