Shreyas Iyer will remain out of action for an extended period as fresh medical reports have advised him to avoid any high intensity work and follow a carefully monitored, phased rehabilitation programme. The update comes as the Indian vice-captain continues to recover from an abdominal injury sustained during the ODI series against Australia.
Iyer landed awkwardly as he completed the catch in the third ODI in Sydney on October 25, an incident which immediately caused alarm in the Indian camp. The BCCI later confirmed that he suffered a blunt force trauma to his abdomen that lacerated his spleen and resulted in internal bleeding. He subsequently underwent a minor procedure to control the bleeding and was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) for observation before being released once his condition has stabilized.
Since returning home, Iyer has been under regular medical supervision. IndiaToday has reliably learned that he underwent an ultrasonography (USG) earlier this week near his residence, with the images reviewed by renowned sports medicine specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. The latest scan showed encouraging signs, with the doctor noting steady progress in Iyer’s healing.
Based on the current evaluation, Iyer was cleared to resume normal daily activities and begin basic isometric exercises. However, he has been strictly advised to avoid any form of training that could increase intra-abdominal pressure for at least the next month – an essential precaution to prevent the spleen injury from worsening.
His recovery plan also includes another USG scan in two months. Only after the results of another scan will he be allowed to begin a structured rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, ensuring that his return to full fitness is handled with precision and care.
Given the timeline, it is now clear that Iyer will be sidelined for at least another two to three months. As a result, he is set to miss the upcoming ODI series against South Africa and New Zealand, with his participation in later assignments dependent on the pace of his recovery.
For now, the priority remains to ensure a safe and complete recovery process before the 29-year-old returns to competitive cricket.
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Issued by:
Amar Panicker
Published on:
November 21, 2025
