Shreyas Iyer Out for Two Months After Spleen Injury in Sydney ODI

Shreyas Iyer’s Return Doubtful for New Zealand ODIs After Undergoing Medical Procedure in Sydney

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been out of action for nearly two months following a spleen injury during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The injury happened when Iyer dived to take a catch to dismiss Alex Carey, after which he reported intense abdominal pain.

He was taken straight away to a local hospital, where scans showed a cut to his spleen and bleeding internally, which resulted in his being admitted to the intensive care unit.

Undergoes Minimally Invasive Medical Procedure in Sydney

Hindustan Times stated that Shreyas Iyer did not need open surgery but had a minimally invasive medical procedure called trans-catheter embolisation.

This procedure stops internal bleeding by closing the injured blood vessel without requiring huge surgery. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the operation was successful and that Iyer is in stable condition.

Out of ICU, Recovering and 'Getting Better'

Following the procedure, Iyer was moved out of the ICU and is recovering well, according to reports. In a hospital bedside post on social media, the 29-year-old batter penned that he is "getting better every day" and wished to thank his fans and teammates for their incessant messages and good wishes.

Doctors have suggested complete rest for at least 8 weeks before he can start light training, confirmed sources close to the team.

Doubtful Recovery for New Zealand ODI Series

With two months estimated recovery time, Iyer is officially out of the forthcoming ODI series against South Africa in December.

His availability for the home ODI series against New Zealand in January 2026 is also doubtful, as he will need a fitness test and match practice before being cleared to play.

The BCCI medical team will allegedly assess his progress in late December before taking a last call on him.

Setback for India's White-Ball Middle Order

Iyer's exclusion is a big setback for India's restricted-overs unit. The right-handed batsman has been India's trusty No. 4 batter and the vice-captain of the ODI side as well.

His absence will prompt selectors to look for alternatives, who may give players like Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, or Tilak Varma a chance to hold the middle-order slot.

Concentration on Full Recovery Before the T20 World Cup

With the T20 World Cup scheduled for later next year, the Indian team management would want to ensure Iyer's complete recovery before a hasty comeback. Doctors have underscored the importance of a gradual, slow rehabilitation process, given the delicate nature of spleen injuries.

The BCCI will keep him under close observation before any return to competitive cricket is charted.

Fans and Players Send Messages of Support

A few cricketers and well-wishers made their wishes known on social media for Iyer to have a quick recovery. Colleagues such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are said to have extended private regards, and fans worldwide filled his Instagram update with words of encouragement.

Amid the disappointment, Iyer's positive, resilient message suggests he aims to return stronger for India in 2026.