Shreyas Iyer discharged after spleen laceration in Sydney ODI

India vice‑captain Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from a Sydney hospital after treatment for a spleen laceration sustained while fielding in the third One Day International against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Saturday. Iyer, who was treated in hospital after a fall while taking a running catch, is stable and will remain in Sydney for followup consultations before returning to India when cleared to fly.

The injury occurred as Iyer completed a high‑effort catch to dismiss Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey in the 34th over. Initial scans showed a laceration to the spleen with internal bleeding. The bleeding was identified and controlled following a minor interventional procedure, and Iyer was admitted to intensive care for monitoring. The BCCI said medical staff in Sydney and specialists in India were pleased with his recovery and that he has been discharged from hospital care.

Iyer posted a brief message on social media on Thursday, saying, "I am currently in the recovery process and getting better every passing day," and thanking supporters for their wishes. Teammates and team medical staff have been in...