Cricketer Mayank Agarwal has given a medical update about himself, a day after he needed to be rushed to a hospital in Agartala. The Karnataka Ranji Trophy team captain fell sick on board a New Delhi-bound flight on Tuesday.
It was learnt that Agarwal had apparently consumed a liquid a pouch in front of him thinking it to be water. That led to him having swelling and ulcers in his mouth.
Agarwal, who has played 21 Tests for India, had led Karnataka to a 29-run victory over Tripura on Monday. In his absence, vice-captain Nikin Jose is likely to take over the Karnataka team’s captaincy in the next match. The team is slated to take on Railways in Surat in a Ranji Trophy game starting from February 2.
Sharing two photographs of himself lying on a hospital bed, Agarwal posted the caption: “I am feeling better now. Gearing to comeback. Thank you for prayers, love and support, everyone!”
While it is not yet ascertained what was in the pouch, Agarwal has lodged a formal complaint with the police, who are now investigating the matter.
“(Mayank) while sitting on a flight saw a pouch in front of him and thinking of it as water, drank it. He had swelling and ulcers in his mouth. His condition is normal, and his vitals are stable. His manager has made a complaint. We are registering the complaint and will investigate the matter,” Kiran Kumar K, Superintendent of Police of West Tripura, told PTI.
IndiGo Airlines issued a press release to address the incident. “IndiGo flight 6E 5177 operating from Agartala to Delhi returned to origin due to a medical emergency onboard. The passenger was off-loaded and was rushed to the hospital for further medical assistance. The aircraft took off again for its destination at 1620h,” it read.
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