Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer on Thursday said he is ''on the road to recovery and getting better every passing day'' after sustaining a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia.

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

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