Shreyas Iyer injury is serious, he is almost certain to be out of the South Africa series.

Shreyas Iyer's injury is serious, making it difficult to play in the South Africa ODI series - recovery may take time.

Concerns have grown about the fitness of Shreyas Iyer, the Indian cricket team's star batsman and ODI vice-captain. His condition is reported to be more serious than expected following an injury sustained during the recently concluded ODI series against Australia. His oxygen level reportedly dropped to 50 after the injury, and he had to be hospitalized for several days.

Iyer has now returned to India and is focusing on his recovery in Mumbai, but his chances of playing in the South Africa ODI series starting November 30 appear slim.

Incident on Australia Tour

During the third ODI against Australia, Shreyas Iyer suffered a serious fall while attempting a diving catch. The incident occurred at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where he fell to the ground while attempting to take a catch from wicketkeeper Alex Carey. He subsequently experienced severe pain, and his condition deteriorated within minutes.

According to sources, Iyer's oxygen level suddenly dropped to 50 and he was unable to stand properly for about 10 minutes. A BCCI official said that at that moment, he "felt blacked out." He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he received first aid.

BCCI No Rush

• The BCCI and selection committee are taking a cautious approach regarding Iyer's fitness. According to board sources, the team management does not want to rush Iyer back into the team, as doing so could aggravate his injury.
• An official said, "Shreyas's condition is more serious than before. It will take time for him to become fully match-fit. We do not want him to return to the field before he is fully recovered."

This means that his participation in India's upcoming South Africa series is considered almost impossible.

Iyer's Recovery and Social Media Updates

Although Iyer's recovery is progressing well, he shared a photo of himself smiling in the sun on his social media account on Monday. He captioned it, "The sun is the best therapy."

This post brought some relief to fans, but his return to cricket still seems far-fetched. The medical team estimates that he will need at least another month of rest.

Major Concern for Team India

• Shreyas Iyer's absence from the team is a major concern for India, as he is a key middle-order batsman and has played several important innings recently. He was appointed vice-captain of the ODI team before the Australia series, reflecting his growing stature.
• India may miss him against a strong team like South Africa. However, the team management is planning to include younger players in his place to find backup options.

Fans' Prayers and Hopes

Shreyas Iyer's fans are constantly praying for his speedy recovery on social media. Iyer is known for his calm nature, fitness, and dedication to the game. Hopefully, he will recover fully soon and return to Team India's middle order.

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