Star batter Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a blunt abdominal injury while fielding in the third ODI against Australia on October 25, is stable and was discharged from a Sydney hospital on Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed.

Iyer’s awkward fall while attempting a catch during Australia’s innings led to a spleen laceration accompanied by internal bleeding.

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The issue was detected quickly, and the bleeding was brought under control through a minor procedure. He has since received the required medical treatment.

“He is now stable and recovering well. The BCCI medical team, along with specialists in Sydney and India, is pleased with his recovery, and he has been discharged from the hospital today,” the BCCI said in a statement.

The board further t

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