Overview
- BCCI confirmed scans detected a laceration to Iyer’s spleen after his rib-cage impact during the third ODI at the SCG.
- He was initially admitted to intensive care for internal bleeding but has since been shifted out and is described as out of danger.
- Medical teams expect two to seven days of observation, with reports indicating he may stay in the hospital for about a week before travel.
- The Indian team doctor is staying in Sydney to monitor daily progress while family travel to Australia is being arranged.
- A return-to-play timeline remains uncertain, casting doubt on his participation in the home ODI series against South Africa starting November 30.