Cricketer Shreyas Iyer Admitted To ICU In Sydney. Here’s What Doctors Are Saying!

At first, Iyer was expected to be out of the pitch for about three weeks, but looks like the recovery period may be longer now.

By Meghna Rajpal Updated October 27, 2025 2:13 PM

In a recent turn of events, India’s ODI vice-captain, Shreyas Iyer, has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a Sydney hospital after sustaining a rib cage injury during the third match against Australia. The cricketer, who had taken an effortless catch running from backwards point to dismiss Alex Carey, hurt his left rib cage doing the same. He was rushed to the hospital immediately after returning to the dressing room on Saturday. Read to know more about the case here.

Shreyas Iyer Admitted To ICU

A source told PTI that Shreyas Iyer has been in the ICU for the past couple of days after internal bleeding was found in his body. He will reportedly remain under observatio for around two to seven days as per the recovery, in orer to stop the infection which could be caused due to the bleeding. The BCCI medical team reacted quickly when Iyer’s vital statistics varied upon his return to the dressing room. The source told the portal, “The team doctor and physio didn’t take any chances and took him to the hospital immediately. Things are stable now, but it could have been fatal. He’s a tough lad and should be fine soon.”

At first, Iyer was expected to be out of the pitch for about three weeks, but looks like the recovery period may be longer now.

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The source also added that because there has been internal bleeding, he would undoubtedly require more time to recuperate, and at this stage, it is difficult to predict when he will return to competitive cricket. The 31-year-old is anticipated to stay in the Sydney hospital for at least a week before being cleared to travel back to India. Iyer is not a member of India’s Twenty20 team.

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First Published: October 27, 2025 2:13 PM

Meghna Rajpal

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