Guwahati, Oct. 26 -- India's newly appointed ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer could be sidelined for at least three weeks, possibly longer, after suffering a "jerk" to his left rib cage while taking Alex Carey's catch off Harshit Rana's bowling during the third ODI in Sydney on Saturday.

At present, it is unclear 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 the initial diagnosis, there has been a jerk, and he will have to be out of action for a minimum of 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 ti...