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India’s new ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer may have to remain out of action for at least three weeks after he sustained a “jerk" on his left rib cage while catching Alex Carey off Harshit Rana’s bowling during the third ODI in Sydney on Saturday.

Currently, it’s uncertain whether he will be fit in time for India’s first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on November 30.

“Shreyas was taken to the hospital for scans during the match itself. As per initial diagnosis, there has been a jerk and he will have to be out of action for minimum three weeks.

“He will have to report to the Centre of Excellence on his return. Further reports are awaited before one can conclude if he will require more time for recovery. If it is a hairline fracture then it might take longer," a

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