National team batter Shreyas Iyer experienced a lacerated spleen and entered a Sydney hospital following an unfortunate tumble while taking a catch during the final ODI match versus Australia, according to team officials.
The 30-year-old injured himself on Saturday while catching to dismiss Alex Carey, with the athlete clutching his side and grimacing in pain after falling onto the SCG turf.
Medical examinations showed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under medical care, medically stable, and recovering well.
Following on-field treatment, the player was unable to continue in the match, which India secured victory by a significant margin. Australia had already won the tournament with earlier victories in the initial games played in Perth and Adelaide.
The situation was reportedly "critical at that moment," according to media reports.
The medical representative will stay at Sydney with Shreyas to assess his day-to-day progress and ensure proper healing from the significant injury.
India's upcoming matches include a five-match Twenty20 series versus Australia, starting in Canberra on Wednesday. Iyer won't participate in the short-format team due to his ongoing recovery.
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