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Mayank Agarwal shares update from hospital after health scare: What we know so far
Indian opener Mayank Agarwal shared an update from the hospital after surviving a major health scare.
Out-of-favour Indian opener Mayank Agarwal shared an update from hospital after a health scare on Tuesday. Leaving for Delhi with his Ranji teammates, Karnataka captain Agarwal consumed a liquid from a pouch before the team's flight from Tripura was about to take off. Agarwal deboarded the flight after he complained of stomach pain.
Rushed to a local hospital, Agarwal’s team lodged an official complaint alleging foul play.
The star batter took to Instagram to share an update about his health, saying he was feeling better and would soon return to action. Agarwal thanked his well-wishers and fans for extending their support. Veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, and popular sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan have wished Agarwal a swift recovery.
Agarwal files police complaint
The Indian cricketer on a flight consumed a liquid from a pouch thinking it was water. He immediately felt a burning sensation.
Tripura health secretary Kiran Gitte earlier saiod Agarwal was out of danger. Speaking to news agency PTI, SP West Tripura Kiran Kumar said that Agarwal's vitals were normal. Agarwal's manager has lodged a complaint under NCCPS (New Capital Complex Police Station) to investigate the matter.
Agarwal had swelling and ulcers
"His manager said that when he was sitting in the plane, there was a pouch in front of him. He drank a little bit but suddenly there was irritation in his mouth and he couldn't talk. He was then rushed to ILS hospital. He had swelling and ulcers in the mouth. Otherwise his vitals are stable," Kumar added.
Manoj Kumar Debnath, who is a manager at ILS Hospital, issued a press release saying that Agarwal was experiencing some oral irritation and swelling on his lips. "After being assessed by the consultants of the hospital in emergency, he was admitted. For now, he is clinically stable and is being constantly monitored," Debnath said in a statement.
Agarwal to miss next Ranji game
Agarwal will not play the next Ranji Trophy game against Railways in Surat. Agarwal-less Karnataka will next meet Railways at Surat from February 2. Nikin Jose will captain the Karnataka side in the absence of Agarwal.
Agarwal, who will return to Bengaluru on Wednesday, scored 51 and 17 in his last game.
