🔗 Share this article Indian Batter Shreyas Iyer Recovering in Hospital After Torn Spleen Incident Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer experienced a spleen laceration and was admitted to a Sydney hospital after an awkward fall while attempting a catch during the final ODI match against Australia, according to cricket authorities. Match Incident The 30-year-old sustained the injury on match day while fielding to remove Alex Carey, with the athlete holding his abdomen and showing discomfort after tumbling onto the Sydney Cricket Ground field. Scans have revealed a tearing wound to the abdominal organ. He is under treatment, medically stable, and showing improvement. Medical Response Following on-field treatment, the player was unable to continue in the match, which India ultimately won by nine wickets. Australia had previously secured the series with wins in the initial games played in Perth and Adelaide. The medical emergency was reportedly "life threatening at that moment," according to news sources. Abdominal trauma: Resulted from impact injury to the left lower rib cage Medical assessment: Performed in Australian hospital Ongoing care: Medical staff remaining in Sydney to evaluate recovery Recovery Process The medical representative will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to assess his daily improvement and guarantee proper healing from the serious medical condition. India's next fixture include a multiple-game Twenty20 series against Australia, starting in the capital city on midweek. Iyer won't participate in the T20 squad due to his ongoing recovery.