National team batter Shreyas Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen and was admitted to a Sydney hospital following an awkward fall while taking a catch during the third one-day international against Australia, according to team officials.
The experienced player injured himself on Saturday while catching to remove Alex Carey, with Iyer holding his abdomen and grimacing in pain after falling onto the SCG turf.
Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, in stable condition, and recovering well.
After receiving immediate medical attention, the batter was unable to continue in the game, which India ultimately won by nine wickets. Australia had already won the tournament with earlier victories in the initial games played in Perth and Adelaide.
The situation was reportedly "life threatening at that moment," according to news sources.
The medical representative will stay at Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress and ensure proper recovery from the serious medical condition.
India's upcoming matches include a five-match Twenty20 series against Australia, starting in Canberra on midweek. Iyer is not included in the short-format team due to his current condition.
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