Overview
- Iyer sustained a left lower rib-cage impact in the 3rd ODI at Sydney, with scans confirming a lacerated spleen and internal bleeding.
- A previous USG reviewed by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala showed steady healing, allowing day-to-day activity and basic isometric exercises.
- The second-week-of-December ultrasound will gauge internal recovery of the spleen and surrounding tissues to determine clearance for structured rehab.
- India bowling coach Morne Morkel said Iyer has begun rehab and is progressing, with cricket-specific training to wait for medical clearance.
- In Iyer’s absence, Ruturaj Gaikwad was tried at No. 4 and struck a maiden ODI century in Raipur, influencing short-term middle-order options.