BCCI secretary denies surgery claims regarding Shreyas Iyer!:Devajit Saikia shares India ODI vice captain underwent ‘different procedure’, recovering quickly

India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is on his way to recovery after undergoing surgery, and he is expected to recover soon. Notably, the Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI) vice-president had told Dainik Bhaskar earlier that Shreyas has been shifted to the general ward from the ICU(Intensive Care Unit). A source associated with BCCI told news agency PTI that Shreyas has been shifted out of the ICU. His condition is now stable, although it may take a few more days to be discharged from the hospital. Shreyas’ family members will soon reach Sydney so that they can stay with him and take care of him during his recovery. Earlier on Tuesday night, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated: Shreyas is much, much, much better. His recovery has been much faster than what the doctor expected. I’m in regular touch with Dr Rizwan (Khan, Indian doctor who stayed back with Iyer to assist with his treatment at the Sydney hospital). Normally, he should take six to eight weeks (to recover completely). He further added, “The doctors are very satisfied with his progress. He has started his normal functioning (routine chores). His injury was very severe, but he has recovered and is out of danger.” Saikia denies surgery claims Devajit Saikia also denied the surgery claims prevailing on social media. He updated: Shreyas didn’t undergo a surgery but underwent a different procedure, which is why he recovered so early. Seemingly, the ‘different procedure’ was performed to stop the internal bleeding immediately. A Times of India source told the paper, ‘The usual hospital stay for this injury is 7–10 days. So, Iyer is likely to be in the hospital for that long.’ India’s ODI vice-captain able to do his routine chores now Meanwhile, the Cricbuzz report stated: “Shreyas has been taking phone calls, eating home-cooked meals arranged by local friends and even managing his routine chores on his own.” In addition, the BCCI also shared a medical update. “A repeat scan done on Tuesday, 28th October, has shown significant improvement, and Shreyas is on the road to recovery. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, will continue to monitor his progress.” Shreyas is admitted to a hospital in Sydney. Iyer, sitting on the bed, gave a thumbs up, indicating he was better. Shreyas was injured in the third ODI During the third ODI (October 25) in Sydney, the Australian team was batting first. The team had also scored 184 runs for 3 wickets in 33.3 overs. Meanwhile, on the fourth ball of Harshit Rana’s over, Alex Carey mistimed the ball while attempting an inside-out shot. Shreyas was fielding at backward point then. He showed agility, ran backwards, and took a brilliant catch. However, while running backwards to catch the ball, he lost his balance. After catching the ball, he tumbled two or three times. Meanwhile, he injured his left rib. Suryakumar Yadav was among the first ones to call India ODI vice-captain After Iyer sustained an injury in the third ODI, it has come to light that India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was among the first ones to call Shreyas. In the press conference ahead of the first T20I vs Australia on Wednesday, SKY said to media, “We spoke to him. At least on the first day, when we got to know that he had an injury, I called him first. Then I got to know that he didn’t have a phone. Then I called my physio, Kamlesh. He told me that he is stable.” “On the first day, you cannot be sure of anything. But we have been talking to him for two days now. He has been replying. If he is replying on the phone, it means he is stable. And the doctor is also there with him. But he will be under supervision for the next few days.” BCCI medical team to stay with Shreyas in Sydney for few days BCCI informed on Monday (October 27) – “Scans have revealed a laceration injury to the spleen. He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well. The BCCI Medical Team, in consultation with specialists in Sydney and India, is closely monitoring his injury status. The Indian team doctor will remain in Sydney with Shreyas to evaluate his day-to-day progress.” According to the report, his parents’ visas are being arranged so they can visit him.