Punjab Kings batter Shreyas Iyer recently opened up about the severity of the spleen injury he sustained during an ODI against Australia, describing the pain as "excruciatingly painful." Iyer revealed that he only grasped the seriousness of the internal injury after being admitted to the hospital.
The setback forced the middle-order specialist to take a step back and reflect on his career and approach. Following diligent medical advice and rehabilitation, Iyer has made a successful return to the field, demonstrating resilience and strong form, including a recent score of 49 against New Zealand. His successful comeback underscores his mental fortitude and commitment to the game, making him a key player for both the national side and the Punjab Kings franchise.
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“Shreyas Iyer revealed he only realised the seriousness of his spleen injury from the Australia ODI after being hospitalised, calling the pain “excruciatingly painful”.”
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“Shreyas Iyer revealed he only realised the seriousness of his spleen injury from the Australia ODI after being hospitalised, calling the pain “excruciatingly painful”.”