Shreyas Iyer’s Shocking Revelation: How Paralysis and Pain Shaped His Comeback Journey
Discover Shreyas Iyer’s inspiring story of overcoming paralysis and a painful spine surgery to lead Team India and KKR to success. Read about his 2023 struggles and triumphant return
Team India’s star batsman Shreyas Iyer has opened up about the most challenging phase of his career, leaving fans stunned. In a candid revelation, Iyer disclosed that in 2023, he suffered a severe injury that led to paralysis in one of his legs. He shared this emotional story during an exclusive interview with GQ India, shedding light on his journey of pain and resilience.
Paralysis and Spine Surgery
Shreyas Iyer revealed that a back injury in 2023 became so severe that it caused one of his legs to stop functioning completely. “No one can understand the pain I went through,” he said. “One of my legs was paralyzed, and I underwent spine surgery where a rod was inserted in my back. It was an extremely painful and frightening experience. The pain from my back to my heel was unbearable, and it terrified me.”
This injury forced Iyer to miss the 2023 IPL and the World Test Championship final. During this period, Delhi Capitals appointed Rishabh Pant as captain in his absence, and Iyer later parted ways with the franchise.
