Shreyas Iyer on Terrifying Spleen Injury: 'Didn't Even Know the Word'
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Moneycontrol•14-01-2026, 20:08
Shreyas Iyer on Terrifying Spleen Injury: 'Didn't Even Know the Word'
- •India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer candidly discussed the spleen injury he sustained during the ODI series in Australia last year, which sidelined him for weeks.
- •He suffered a spleen laceration with internal bleeding during the third ODI in Sydney in October, leading to excruciating pain and hospitalization.
- •Iyer described the injury's severity, stating he didn't even know what a 'spleen' was until his hospital admission.
- •The recovery process was mentally challenging for Iyer, who typically can't stay still, forcing him to slow down and allow his body to heal.
- •He followed medical guidelines for six to eight weeks, which helped him recuperate and smoothly return to training and competitive cricket.
Why It Matters: Shreyas Iyer opened up about his severe spleen injury, its painful recovery, and the mental toll it took.
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