The 30-year-old had sustained a lower left rib cage injury while attempting a difficult running catch to dismiss Alex Carey off Harshit Rana’s bowling last Saturday.

“I’m currently in recovery process and getting better, every passing day,” Iyer posted on his X and Instagram account for the first time since sustaining the injury.

“I’m deeply grateful to see all the kind wishes and support I’ve received – it truly means a lot. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts,” he added.

Though Iyer, who is India’s ODI vice-captain, initially walked off the field with assistance from the physio, but his condition deteriorated later as his vital parameters dropped, prompting immediate hospitalisation.Subsequent tests revealed internal bleeding caused by a laceration in the spleen, following which he was admitted to the ICU for close monitoring.The BCCI on Tuesday confirmed that Iyer’s condition had stabilized and he was moved out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).