For How Long Will India's Shreyas Iyer Remain in the ICU? Next 24 Hours Crucial Under Close Doctor Supervision

The Indian Cricket Team fans are concerned about the health of Shreyas Iyer, who was recently elected as the vice-captain of the Men in Blue in the 50-over format ahead of the Australian tour. He got injured while taking a catch in the third & final ODI of the BKT Tyres ODI series played at Sydney's iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

Iyer left the playing field immediately after getting hurt and now multiple news reports have emerged stating that he's been admitted in the ICU of an Sydney based hospital. The Punjab Kings skipper fractured his rins after making a hard contact with the ground.
According to reports, he is presently in the hospital due to blood clotting caused by a rib injury.  A group of doctors is keeping an eye on him.  The next twenty-four hours are important.  According to reports, Shreyas might spend two days in the intensive care unit and stay in the hospital for five to seven days.

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What the scans showed

Shreyas Iyer, India's ODI vice captain, is receiving treatment at a hospital in Sydney and is in a stable condition. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stated on Monday that scans showed a left-side rib injury.

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What did the BCCI say about the injury?

"While fielding during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025, Shreyas Iyer suffered a fracture to his left lower rib. He was brought to the hospital for additional evaluation," the BCCI stated in a formal statement.

How did Shreyas get injured?

Shreyas Iyer pulled off an incredible catch of wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey during the third One-Day International between Australia and India. Iyer went down in the 33.4 over as he was sprinting back to grab the catch of Carey's shot off the bowling ofHarshit Rana. He stumbled and fell on his elbows and waist while attempting to keep the ball from falling. He struck the ground hard and writhed in agony.

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