Shreyas Iyer Injured: May have to rest from cricket for three weeks: Indian ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer may be out of action for at least three weeks due to a left rib injury. Iyer was injured while taking a catch off Australian batsman Alex Carey in the third ODI in Sydney.
Shreyas may be out of action for three weeks
UPDATE – Shreyas Iyer sustained an injury to his left rib cage while fielding. He has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation and assessment of his injury.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/UFffBiGxsF
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 25, 2025
The incident occurred when Carey played a high shot off Harshit Rana. Iyer, standing at backward point, ran quickly and successfully took the catch, but suffered a severe blow to his left rib as he fell to the ground. Consequently, he had to leave the field. A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source told news agency PTI, “Shreyas was taken to the hospital for a scan during the match. Initial tests have confirmed a concussion, and he will need to rest for at least three weeks. If the scan reveals a hairline fracture, it could be longer.”
Will Shreyas Iyer return against South Africa?
There’s no word yet on Shreyas’ availability for the ODI series against South Africa, starting in Ranchi on November 30. “If he’s fit for RTP (return to play) in three weeks, he might still be a possibility, but it will be a touch-and-go situation,” the source said. South Africa will tour India in late November. The first match will be played in Ranchi on November 30, while the second and third matches will be played on December 3 and 6, respectively.
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