Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalised in Sydney and moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following internal bleeding caused by a rib cage injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia.
Iyer injured his left rib while completing a remarkable catch to dismiss Alex Carey. After returning to the dressing room, he complained of severe pain and was rushed to the hospital. Medical reports confirmed internal bleeding, prompting immediate ICU admission.
Sources indicate that Iyer will remain under observation for two to seven days, depending on his recovery progress. BCCI&rsquo;s medical team acted swiftly when irregular readings were observed after the match, ensuring prompt treatment.
Initially expected to miss around three weeks of cricket, Iyer&rsquo;s recovery period may now extend further due to the severity of the injury. The incident occurred during India&rsquo;s 1&ndash;2 ODI series defeat against Australia, where Iyer was serving as vice-captain to Shubman Gill.
Despite an underwhelming start to the series, Iyer made a strong comeback with a half-century in Adelaide. However, his growing list of injury setbacks continues to impact his cricketing journey.
Over the past year, Iyer has dealt with recurring back injuries, surgeries, and a temporary loss of his central contract after skipping domestic fixtures. Recently, he informed the BCCI about taking a six-month break from red-ball cricket to rebuild strength and manage his fitness better.
As doctors monitor his current condition, Iyer&rsquo;s immediate return to the field remains uncertain.

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer moved to ICU in Sydney after suffering internal bleeding

Shreyas Iyer Hospitalised After Rib Injury

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer moved to ICU in Sydney after suffering internal bleeding

October 27, 2025 | 17:55 IST