Shreyas Iyer Discharged from Sydney Hospital After Spleen Injury, BCCI Confirms Recovery on Track

The 30-year-old middle-order batsman suffered a blunt abdominal injury while fielding, leading to internal bleeding. Prompt medical intervention arrested the bleed through a minor procedure, followed by intensive care under specialists in Sydney and India.

“He is now stable and recovering well,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated in an official release. “The BCCI Medical Team, along with specialists in Sydney and India, are pleased with his recovery, and he has been discharged from the hospital today.”

Despite the positive update, Iyer will remain in Australia until cleared to fly. “Shreyas will continue to stay in Sydney for follow-up consultations and will return to India once he is deemed fit to fly,” the board added, expressing gratitude to Dr. Kouroush Haghigi’s team in Sydney and Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala in India.

Former IPL physio Saif Naqvi told Bhaskar English that spleen lacerations typically require over two months of recovery. This timeline raises concerns over Iyer’s availability for India’s upcoming home ODI series against South Africa in November and the subsequent tour to New Zealand in January 2026.

Iyer’s absence would be a blow to India’s middle-order stability, especially with his proven track record in limited-overs cricket. The BCCI has not announced a replacement yet, but selectors are likely monitoring his progress closely.

Fans and teammates have flooded social media with get-well messages, with captain Rohit Sharma posting, “Speedy recovery, Shreyas. The team needs you back stronger.”

Medical experts emphasize cautious rehabilitation to avoid complications. For now, Iyer’s focus remains on regaining full fitness under supervised care in Sydney.