Shreyas Iyer Recounts 'Excruciatingly Painful' Spleen Injury, Road to Recovery
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News18•14-01-2026, 15:57
Shreyas Iyer Recounts 'Excruciatingly Painful' Spleen Injury, Road to Recovery
- •Shreyas Iyer suffered a severe spleen injury during an ODI against Australia in Sydney last year while attempting a diving catch.
- •He experienced an alarming drop in vital signs and underwent a procedure in Sydney to stop internal bleeding.
- •Iyer later began his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, focusing on patience and controlled recovery.
- •He described the injury as 'excruciatingly painful' and admitted he didn't realize the spleen's importance until then.
- •Iyer made his competitive return in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and recently made his India comeback against New Zealand.
Why It Matters: Shreyas Iyer details his challenging recovery from a severe spleen injury, emphasizing patience and proper rehab.
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