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Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen and entered a medical center in Sydney following an unfortunate tumble while attempting a catch during the final ODI match against Australia, according to cricket authorities.

Match Incident

The experienced player injured himself on match day while catching to remove Alex Carey, with Iyer holding his abdomen and grimacing in pain after tumbling onto the Sydney Cricket Ground field.

Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under medical care, in stable condition, and recovering well.

Medical Response

Following immediate medical attention, the player was unable to continue in the match, which India ultimately won by a significant margin. Australia had previously secured the tournament with wins in the first two matches played in Western and South Australian cities.

The medical emergency was reportedly "critical at that moment," according to news sources.

• Spleen injury: Resulted from direct blow to the left lower rib cage
• Medical assessment: Performed in Sydney facility
• Ongoing care: Team doctor staying at Sydney to evaluate recovery

Healing Timeline

The Indian team doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his daily improvement and guarantee proper recovery from the significant injury.

India's next fixture include a multiple-game Twenty20 series versus Australia, starting in the capital city on midweek. Iyer won't participate in the short-format team due to his ongoing recovery.