National team batter Shreyas Iyer experienced a spleen laceration and was admitted to a medical center in Sydney following an unfortunate tumble while taking a catch during the third one-day international against Australia, according to team officials.
The experienced player sustained the injury on Saturday while catching to remove Alex Carey, with the athlete holding his abdomen and grimacing in pain after falling onto the SCG turf.
Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under medical care, in stable condition, and showing improvement.
After receiving on-field treatment, the batter did not return in the game, which India ultimately won by a significant margin. Australia had already won the tournament with earlier victories in the first two matches played in Western and South Australian cities.
The medical emergency was reportedly "critical at that moment," according to news sources.
The medical representative will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his daily improvement and ensure proper recovery from the significant injury.
India's next fixture include a multiple-game Twenty20 series versus Australia, beginning in the capital city on midweek. Iyer is not included in the T20 squad due to his current condition.
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