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Shreyas Iyer Asked for Red-Ball Break Pre-Injury; Now Out 2 Months With Spleen Laceration

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 4 weeks ago | Nov 01, 2025 03:12 pm IST
Shreyas Iyer Asked for Red-Ball Break Pre-Injury; Now Out 2 Months With Spleen Laceration

It’s a story of brutal irony. Just weeks before a freak on-field collision left him with a lacerated spleen, Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer had reportedly asked the BCCI for a break from red-ball cricket, citing persistent back stiffness and fatigue. The board accepted, but fate had other, more painful plans.

Key Takeaways

  • Shreyas Iyer reportedly requested a break from red-ball cricket around September 23, 2025, due to fatigue.
  • On October 25, 2025, he suffered a severe spleen laceration with internal bleeding during an ODI in Sydney.
  • The injury required ICU admission but his condition is now stable and he was discharged on November 1.
  • Iyer is expected to be out of action for at least two months, missing the upcoming South Africa series.
  • This follows a past incident in early 2025 where he lost his BCCI contract after missing a Ranji Trophy match.

From Back Stiffness to a Brutal Injury

Look, nobody saw this coming. During the third ODI against Australia on October 25, Iyer sustained a horrifying injury. A blunt impact to his abdomen while fielding resulted in a severe spleen laceration with internal bleeding. It was serious. Really serious. He was rushed to a Sydney hospital and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The initial news was grim, with fears of a long, complicated recovery. But thankfully, his condition stabilized. The BCCI confirmed the bleeding was controlled and his recovery was progressing “faster than expected.” After a week, on November 1, he was finally discharged.

The Red-Ball Break Nobody Knew About

Here’s the thing. This wasn’t just a random, unfortunate event. It came after a period where Iyer was already struggling with his body. Sources revealed that around September 23, he had formally asked the BCCI for a break from the longer format of the game. Why? Persistent back stiffness and sheer fatigue.

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You might remember, this isn’t his first run-in with issues related to red-ball cricket. Back in early 2025, Iyer lost his annual BCCI central contract after he opted out of a Ranji Trophy game, also citing back issues. So, the request for a break was significant, showing he was trying to manage his workload before this freak injury took that choice away from him.

What’s Next for Iyer?

So what does the future hold? For now, it’s all about recovery. He’s set to be out of action for at least two months, which means you definitely won’t see him in India’s upcoming series against South Africa. He’ll continue his recovery in Sydney for a while before flying back home.

But honestly, the support is there. The BCCI is making sure he has everything he needs, even arranging for his sister, Shresta Iyer, to travel to Sydney to be with him. It’s a tough blow, no doubt. But for a player who was already asking for a rest, maybe this forced time off could be a blessing in disguise for his long-term career. What do you think?