New Delhi, Oct 30 (NationPress) Shreyas Iyer took to social media to express his sincere appreciation to all those who supported him during his recovery from a significant injury. On Thursday, he shared his thoughts with fans.

The Indian cricketer suffered a rib cage injury while making an impressive catch during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. He was swiftly transported to the hospital, where further assessments led to his admission in the ICU.

In his recent post, the 30-year-old athlete mentioned that he is on the mend, stating, "I’m in the recovery phase and improving every single day. I am truly thankful for all the kind messages and support I've received - it means a lot to me. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts."

The injury, initially thought to be a rib cage concern, was later revealed to be more severe. The BCCI confirmed that scans showed a laceration injury to the spleen, which necessitated Iyer’s ICU stay in a Sydney hospital.

In their first announcement on October 27, following the injury, the board stated, "Shreyas Iyer incurred an impact injury to his left lower rib cage area while fielding during the third ODI against Australia on October 25, 2025. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Scans have uncovered a laceration injury to the spleen. He is currently under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well."

On October 28, BCCI provided another update, indicating, "Shreyas Iyer experienced a blunt injury to his abdomen, resulting in a laceration of his spleen with internal bleeding on October 25 during the third ODI against Australia. The injury was quickly identified, and the bleeding was immediately addressed. His condition is stable, and he remains under observation."

"A repeat scan conducted on Tuesday, October 28, has indicated significant progress, and Shreyas is on the path to recovery. The BCCI Medical Team, in collaboration with specialists in Sydney and India, will continue to track his progress."

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