National team batter Shreyas Iyer experienced a spleen laceration and entered a Sydney hospital following an unfortunate tumble while taking a catch during the third one-day international versus Australia, according to team officials.
The 30-year-old sustained the injury on Saturday while catching to dismiss Alex Carey, with Iyer clutching his side and grimacing in pain after tumbling onto the Sydney Cricket Ground field.
Medical examinations showed a laceration injury to the abdominal organ. He is under treatment, in stable condition, and showing improvement.
After receiving on-field treatment, the batter did not return in the match, which India ultimately won by nine wickets. Australia had already won the series with earlier victories in the initial games played in Perth and Adelaide.
The medical emergency was reportedly "life threatening at that moment," according to media reports.
The Indian team doctor will stay at Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his daily improvement and guarantee proper recovery from the significant injury.
India's next fixture include a multiple-game Twenty20 series against Australia, beginning in the capital city on Wednesday. Iyer is not included in the T20 squad due to his ongoing recovery.
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