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Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen laceration and was admitted to a medical center in Sydney after an awkward fall while taking a catch during the third one-day international versus Australia, according to cricket authorities.

Match Incident

The experienced player sustained the injury on match day while catching to dismiss Alex Carey, with Iyer clutching his side and grimacing in pain after falling onto the Sydney Cricket Ground field.

Medical examinations showed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under medical care, medically stable, and recovering well.

Treatment Process

After receiving immediate medical attention, the batter did not return in the match, which India ultimately won by nine wickets. Australia had already won the tournament with earlier victories in the initial games played in Western and South Australian cities.

The medical emergency was reportedly "critical at that moment," according to news sources.

• Abdominal trauma: Caused by impact injury to the left lower rib cage
• Medical assessment: Conducted at Sydney facility
• Ongoing care: Team doctor remaining in Sydney to evaluate recovery

Healing Timeline

The medical representative will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his daily improvement and ensure proper recovery from the serious medical condition.

India's next fixture include a multiple-game Twenty20 series against Australia, starting in Canberra on midweek. Iyer is not included in the T20 squad due to his current condition.