BCCI quick help saved Shreyas Iyer, know the full story of his serious injury: Shreyas Iyer, who collapsed after taking a catch in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday, suffered a serious injury that could have been life-threatening if the BCCI medical team had not provided him with proper treatment.
Iyer, who collapsed while taking the catch, suffered internal bleeding due to a rib injury and was immediately admitted to a hospital in Sydney. He is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
How did he get injured?
He was rushed to the hospital shortly after returning to the dressing room on Saturday. Iyer took a brilliant catch at backward point, running backwards off Alex Carey, but it caused him considerable pain.
Dr. Dinsha Pardiwala, head of the ICC Medical Committee, BCCI Medical Panel, and head of the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Centre of Sports Medicine, wrote a four-point email to the BCCI at 6 p.m. IST on Sunday.
The initial 24 hours were extremely critical
The email, which is in Dainik Jagran's possession, states that the initial 24 hours were extremely critical, and fortunately, everything is fine now. It is expected that his condition will improve in the next 48 hours. Shreyas should not be discharged from the ICU for the next 48 hours (until Tuesday evening).
There should be only one person to provide medical updates to Shreyas' family. I have suggested to Dr. Rizwan (who is currently with the Indian team) that he speak to Iyer's family twice a day regarding his health condition.
Pardiwala further wrote in the email, "Finally, congratulations to the medical team on the field. Your timely diagnosis and immediate action saved a life."
The renowned Dr. Pardiwala, who also played a key role in the treatment of Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, was sent all of Shreyas's reports from Sydney and, after examining them, wrote this email. He is monitoring Shreyas's health condition from India. His email clearly states that the BCCI medical staff saved Shreyas' life.
When will Iyer recover?
This means that his life was in danger due to this injury. The BCCI informed via email on Monday that Iyer suffered a fracture to the lower part of his left rib. Scans revealed a ruptured spleen. His condition is stable and he is recovering.
How long will Iyer remain in the ICU?
The BCCI medical team is closely monitoring his injury in consultation with experts from Sydney and India. According to Dainik Jagran, Shreyas was rushed to the hospital immediately after the injury. He was transferred to the ICU after reports of internal bleeding.
Depending on his condition, he will be kept under observation for two to seven days. He will remain in the ICU until at least Tuesday, as this is necessary to prevent the spread of infection due to the bleeding. After assessing Shreyas' condition upon returning to the dressing room, the BCCI medical team decided to admit him immediately to the hospital.
How long will it take for Iyer to recover?
The team doctor and physio are leaving no stone unturned. Initially, Iyer was expected to be out of action for about three weeks, but now it may take longer for him to fully recover. A source said, "There has been internal bleeding, so it may take some time for him to fully recover."
At this time, it is difficult to set a specific timeframe for his return to competitive cricket. He will have to stay in a Sydney hospital for at least a week before being declared fit to return to India. Shreyas is not part of the Indian T20 team.
How serious is Shreyas' injury?
The spleen is located in the upper left part of the abdomen. It functions to purify the blood and protect the body from infection. It is very delicate and can easily rupture if injured. This can happen due to a fall or a hard impact while playing.
When the spleen ruptures, internal bleeding begins. This is a serious condition and requires immediate medical attention. Sometimes, excessive bleeding can even lead to death.
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