The incident occurred in the 33rd over of Australia\u2019s innings when Alex Carey miscued a short ball from seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana. Stationed at backward point, Iyer sprinted back with the ball swirling overhead and launched himself full length to complete a tumbling catch near deep third man.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The effort gave India a crucial wicket, but Iyer remained on the ground clutching his left side in visible discomfort. After that, with support from team-mates and physio Kamlesh Jain, Iyer walked off the field and didn\u2019t come back for the remainder of the innings, as Australis were bowled out for 236 in 46.4 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIndia batter Shreyas Iyer has sustained an injury to his left rib cage while fielding at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation and assessment of his injury,\u201d said the BCCI in an official update.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Iyer\u2019s injury comes as a setback for India, with the right-handed batter having shown strong form in the series with the bat as the side\u2019s vice-captain, including hitting 61 in the second game in Adelaide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIndia batter Shreyas Iyer has sustained an injury to his left rib cage while fielding at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation and assessment of his injury,\u201d said the BCCI in an official update.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For now, Iyer will not be expected to bat in India\u2019s chase, as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are treating a sell-out Sydney crowd to stellar batting show by registering their respective fifties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n