Shreyas Iyer: Team India’s batsman Shreyas Iyer got seriously injured while fielding in the Sydney ODI. While catching Alex Carey, he suffered a deep injury to his ribs, after which he went to the ICU. In such a situation, he will get help from BCCI.
Shreyas Iyer Injury: Indian cricket team’s star batsman Shreyas Iyer got injured in the third ODI against Australia. He suffered a serious injury while fielding in Sydney. While taking a catch on the field, he suffered a deep injury to his ribs, after which he was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to reports, he has come out after staying in ICU for about 2 days. Now his condition is said to be better than before. This incident has given sleepless nights to his fans and all cricket fans. Meanwhile, questions are also being raised as to what steps BCCI will take for his good health. Let us know what facilities they will get…
What help will Shreyas Iyer get from BCCI?
30-year-old right-handed batsman Shreyas Iyer is the vice-captain of Team India in the ODI format. He is also in the annual central contract of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. All players under this contract receive clear and helpful insurance, which is especially helpful in case of injury. BCCI is also the richest cricket board in the world, which provides better medical facilities for its players. This helps injured players to recover quickly without any tension.
How does BCCI’s medical insurance scheme work?
The board has implemented a special medical insurance scheme for its cricketers (who are under central contract). Under this scheme, the country bears the entire expense of treatment for injuries sustained while playing for the country. Something similar applies in the case of Shreyas Iyer also. He is currently admitted in a hospital in Sydney, all his expenses will be covered under this scheme.
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Iyer, who was injured in 2021, got Rs 7 crore
A similar problem happened with Shreyas Iyer in the year 2021 also. Let us tell you that the Indian Cricket Board also provides financial assistance to its players under central contract. In this, if a cricketer gets injured on the field during a match played for his country and is unable to play in the IPL, then he gets his full salary. In the year 2021, Iyer got injured in an ODI match. He had to miss the entire IPL season due to a serious injury in his left shoulder. In that situation, Delhi Capitals had given the entire Rs 7 crore (which was his salary) to the player.
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