Shreyas Iyer’s spleen injury decoded: The risks, recovery and what comes next

[ad_1] When Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer landed awkwardly while taking that spectacular catch in Sydney, fans thought he might have just bruised his ribs. But it turned out to be something much more serious; a spleen injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) later confirmed that he suffered a laceration, or tear, […]

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla wishes Shreyas Iyer a speedy recovery after spleen injury

[ad_1] BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has wished Shreyas Iyer a speedy recovery after the Indian batter suffered a laceration to his spleen during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. The BCCI later confirmed that Iyer is “medically stable and recovering well.” Taking to the social media platform X, Shukla expressed his support […]

Century for Rohit Sharma! Former India skipper joins elite club in ODIs | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Rohit Sharma reached a milestone on Saturday, becoming the latest Indian to take 100 catches in ODIs. He now joins an elite group that includes Virat Kohli (163), Mohammad Azharuddin (156), Sachin Tendulkar (140), Rahul Dravid (124), and Suresh Raina (102). 100+ catches as a fielder for […]

Hitman on a mission! Rohit Sharma breathing down former Pakistan captain’s unique record in ODIs | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai: Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma during an event, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI08_25_2025_000221A) During the three-match ODI series against Australia, Rohit Sharma will have a chance to surpass former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi‘s unique record.Rohit Sharma, who already holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket, is just eight short of Afridi’s […]

Abhishek Sharma skips sister’s wedding, Tilak Varma stars but India A lose to Australia A | Cricket News

[ad_1] File Pic: Abhishek Sharma, right, and Tilak Varma during the Asia Cup. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India A suffered a nine-wicket defeat to Australia A in the rain-affected second List A match on Friday, despite a gritty 94 from Tilak Varma and the personal sacrifice of Abhishek Sharma, who skipped his sister’s wedding to […]

Shreyas Iyer opens up on injuries, being dropped from BCCI central contract: ‘People see athletes as robots’

[ad_1] Indian star batter Shreyas Iyer recently revealed that when a back injury derailed his international career, he was paralysed in one leg, adding that this kept him away from all forms of cricket for a while, reported News18. Iyer cited that this lengthy absence and eventual breaks led to a drop from the central […]

Shreyas Iyer’s shocking revelation: ‘I was paralysed, nerve snapped, rod in my back’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has revealed the extent of the back injury that nearly ended his career, disclosing that he suffered paralysis in one leg before making a successful return to the sport. The setback also cost him a place in the BCCI’s central contract list.Two years ago, Iyer was hospitalised in […]

‘I wasn’t fully in the mix’ : Shreyas Iyer breaks silence on his time with KKR | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer (X-Kolkata Knight Riders) Shreyas Iyer has firmly established himself as one of Indian cricket’s brightest stars. Recently, he played a pivotal role in India’s triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, finishing as the team’s highest run-scorer. His leadership skills have also been widely praised. In 2024, he captained Kolkata Knight […]

Duleep Trophy Preview: India’s fringe stars eye Test openings in Bengaluru | Cricket News

[ad_1] (L-R) Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan and Tilak Varma (PTI | Getty Images) India’s 2025–26 domestic season is set to kick off with the Duleep Trophy to be played between August 28 and September 15 in Bengaluru. The tournament will also be a career-defining audition for fringe cricketers chasing a place in India’s Test line-up.India’s […]

India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad: Brad Haddin stunned by Shreyas Iyer’s omission – ‘Thought he was going to be captain’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australia wicketkeeper and Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin has described Shreyas Iyer‘s omission from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad as an “extraordinary selection”, admitting he was left baffled by the decision of the Indian selectors.Iyer, 30, was not included in the 15-member squad announced by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar […]