Shreyas Iyer’s hopes of playing South Africa ODIs end as return to cricket delayed due to new recovery plan - Reports

Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen injury during the Sydney ODI between Australia and India.

India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer’s possible return to cricket is set to be delayed for a long time as a recent medical evaluation suggested that he stay away from any intense physical work. He has also been handed a closely monitored, phased rehabilitation programme.

This comes after Shreyas Iyer had suffered a spleen injury while taking a catch during the recent ODI series in Australia. He suffered the injury during the third ODI in Sydney as he landed awkwardly and was seen in immense pain, holding his ribs.

Later, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC)I verified that he had suffered a blunt-force abdominal injury that led to internal bleeding and a laceration to his spleen. After a brief procedure to stop the bleeding, he was sent to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for observation before being released once his health had stabilized.

Shreyas Iyer told not to do any training; set to be out for 2-3 months

Iyer has been in consistent medical supervision, and as per the India Today report, he underwent an ultrasonography (USG) scan near his residence earlier this week, with the images reviewed by renowned sports medicine specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. Positive results from the most recent scan showed that Iyer’s recovery was progressing steadily.

Iyer has been approved to start basic isometric exercises and return to regular daily activities based on the results of the present examination. In order to prevent aggravating the spleen injury, he has been recommended to refrain from any training that could raise intra-abdominal pressure for at least the next month.

At the two-month mark, a second USG scan is part of his rehabilitation plan. He will only be permitted to start organized rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru following the results of the subsequent scan, guaranteeing a precise and cautious return to full fitness.

It’s clear from the calendar that Iyer will be out for at least two or three more months. He will therefore miss the forthcoming ODI series against South Africa and New Zealand, and his ability to play in subsequent assignments will depend on how quickly he recovers.

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