"India batter Shreyas Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen and was admitted to hospital in Sydney after falling awkwardly while taking catch in the third one-day international against Australia, the country's cricket board (BCCI) says. Iyer was injured on Saturday while taking a catch to dismiss Alex Carey, the 30-year-old clutching his side and grimacing in pain after tumbling to the SCG turf."
"Shreyas Iyer sustained an impact injury to his left lower rib cage region while fielding during the third ODI, the BCCI said in a statement on Monday. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well ... The Indian team doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress."
Shreyas Iyer fell awkwardly while taking a catch to dismiss Alex Carey during the third one-day international at the SCG and clutched his side in pain. He received treatment on the field and did not return to the match, which India won by nine wickets. Australia had already secured the series with victories in Perth and Adelaide. Scans revealed a laceration to his spleen after an impact injury to the left lower rib cage region. He was admitted to a Sydney hospital, is under treatment, medically stable and recovering. The Indian team doctor will remain in Sydney to monitor progress. Iyer is not in the upcoming T20 squad.
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