India ended the ODI series in Australia on a happy note as they finally registered a win and avoided a whitewash against the world champions, but they were dealt a serious injury blow as Shreyas Iyer picked up a knock while fielding.
The injury happened during the 34th over of the Australian innings, when India ODI vice-captain Iyer ran back from point to take a brilliant catch to dismiss Alex Carey. While the fielding effort was phenomenal, Iyer was visibly in discomfort and was immediately rushed back to the pavilion.
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BCCI later released a statement to provide an update on Iyer's condition, which confirmed that the India star sustained a laceration injury to the spleen.
On Monday, reports emerged that Iyer was taken to the ICU due to internal bleeding, although it was later claimed that he had been taken out of the ICU and was being kept under monitor as he is partially out of danger now.
BCCI's doctor is present at the hospital and is keeping Iyer under observation, while some reports have claimed that the cricketer's parents have flown off to Sydney to be with him.
READ: How serious is Shreyas Iyer's injury? What happened to India batter and when will he recover?
BCCI shares update on Shreyas Iyer's latest condition
On Tuesday, the board shared a latest update on the cricketer, as their latest statement read: "Shreyas Iyer sustained a blunt injury to his abdomen, resulting in a laceration of his spleen with internal bleeding on 25th October during the third ODI against Australia. The injury was promptly identified, and the bleeding was immediately arrested.
"His condition is now stable, and he continues to be under observation. A repeat scan done on Tuesday, 28th October, has shown significant improvement, and Shreyas is on the road to recovery. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, will continue to monitor his progress.
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