Team India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has provided an update on his injury ahead of the three-match ODI series against South Africa at home, starting on November 30. The right-handed batter has begun rehabilitation and shared an image of himself returning to the gym on his Instagram handle on Tuesday.
Iyer is recovering from a serious spleen injury he suffered during the recent ODI series in Australia. He was ruled out of the upcoming home ODIs against South Africa, where he was expected to lead the side in Shubman Gill's absence. Following the Test series, the Men in Blue will play the ODI series against South Africa.
Shreyas Iyer Suffered an Injury During the ODI Series Against AustraliaShreyas Iyer landed awkwardly and took a blow to his abdomen while attempting a difficult catch in the deep during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. The impact caused a spleen laceration and internal bleeding.