Getting higher on a regular basis, says Shreyas Iyer after inner damage

Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer mentioned on Thursday (October 30, 2025) he’s “on the highway to restoration and getting higher each passing day” after sustaining a ruptured spleen and rib cage damage through the third ODI towards Australia.

The 30-year-old had sustained a decrease left rib cage damage whereas trying a tough working catch to dismiss Alex Carey off Harshit Rana’s bowling final Saturday (October 25, 2025).

“I’m presently within the restoration course of and getting higher each passing day,” Iyer posted on his X and Instagram accounts for the primary time since sustaining the damage.

“I’m deeply grateful to see all the sort needs and assist I’ve obtained—it really means loads. Thank you for retaining me in your ideas,” he added.

Though Iyer, who’s India’s ODI vice-captain, initially walked off the sector with help from the physio, his situation deteriorated later as his important parameters dropped, prompting speedy hospitalisation.

Subsequent checks revealed inner bleeding brought on by a laceration within the spleen, following which he was admitted to the ICU for shut monitoring.

The BCCI on Tuesday (October 28, 2025) confirmed that Iyer’s situation had stabilized and he was moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

“The damage was promptly recognized, and the bleeding was instantly arrested. His situation is now secure, and he continues to be beneath commentary. A repeat scan finished on Tuesday, twenty eighth October, has proven important enchancment, and Shreyas is on the highway to restoration,” mentioned the BCCI in a press release.

“The BCCI Medical Team, in session with specialists in Sydney and India, will proceed to observe his progress.” Initially, Iyer was anticipated to be out of motion for about three weeks, however now it seems the restoration interval could also be longer.