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Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen laceration and was admitted to a Sydney hospital after an awkward fall while attempting a catch during the third one-day international against Australia, according to cricket authorities.

Match Incident

The 30-year-old sustained the injury on Saturday while fielding to remove Alex Carey, with the athlete clutching his side and showing discomfort after falling onto the Sydney Cricket Ground field.

Medical examinations showed a laceration injury to the abdominal organ. He is under medical care, medically stable, and recovering well.

Treatment Process

Following immediate medical attention, the player did not return in the match, which India ultimately won by a significant margin. Australia had previously secured the series with wins in the first two matches played in Perth and Adelaide.

The medical emergency was reportedly "critical at that moment," according to media reports.

• Spleen injury: Resulted from direct blow to the upper abdominal area
• Medical assessment: Conducted at Australian hospital
• Ongoing care: Medical staff staying at Sydney to monitor progress

Healing Timeline

The medical representative will stay at Sydney with Shreyas to assess his daily improvement and guarantee proper healing from the serious medical condition.

India's next fixture include a five-match Twenty20 series against Australia, beginning in the capital city on midweek. Iyer is not included in the short-format team due to his ongoing recovery.