India, Oct. 25 -- India's vice-captain Shreyas Iyer hurt himself badly after putting his body on the line to take a spectacular diving catch, running backwards. The moment of breathtaking athleticism put an end to Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey during the third and final ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the 33rd over of Australia's innings when Alex Carey attempted to take on debutant Harshit Rana. On the fourth delivery, Carey tried to slap a short ball outside off down the ground, but the shot took a thick top edge and flew toward deep third.

Showing tremendous commitment, Iyer, who was standing at backward point, sprinted back with the ball swirling over his shoulder, kept his eye...