New Delhi, Nov 25 (NationPress) Indian cricket player Shreyas Iyer has officially resumed training following a significant spleen laceration he sustained during the third ODI against Australia on October 25. The injury occurred when he landed awkwardly on his left side while attempting a diving catch.

Initial examinations conducted in Sydney disclosed internal bleeding, necessitating his immediate hospitalization. He spent time in the ICU, undergoing close surveillance by the BCCI and local medical professionals. A minor surgical intervention was performed to control the bleeding, after which his health began to improve.

Iyer was discharged earlier this month but remained in Sydney for subsequent evaluations before returning to India. He has since assured fans that he is “recovering better each day.”

Providing a positive update on his recovery journey, Iyer shared an Instagram story featuring himself on an exercise bike, signaling his return to training. Since his return to India, he has been under the routine medical care of Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala.

The middle-order batsman was not picked for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, set to commence on November 30.

Medical professionals estimate a minimum recovery period of two months due to the severity of spleen injuries, which carry latent risks as the organ is essential in filtering blood and supporting immune function.

Before the Australia tour, Iyer was appointed as the vice-captain of the ODI squad, while Shubman Gill was promoted to captain in October. Former ODI captain Rohit Sharma traveled to Australia as an opening batsman, with the team management counting on Gill for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Iyer, who will be absent from the eight-match white-ball series against South Africa, is expected to be fit for the home five-match T20I series against New Zealand in January next year.