Indian batsman and Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal is out of danger and is expected to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. It may be remembered that Mayank Agarwal’s health had deteriorated on the flight to Delhi on Tuesday, after which he was admitted to ILS Hospital in Agartala.
Mayank Agarwal drank the poisonous beverage by mistake, mistaking it for water, due to which he suffered a burning sensation in his throat and swelling on his lips. Karnataka team manager Ramesh said that Mayank Agarwal will reach Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon and the cricketer will not be able to speak for the next 48 hours due to ulcer and swelling.
Mayank Agarwal felt uneasiness on the Delhi flight in Agartala, after which he was admitted to the local hospital. The hospital issued a statement in the evening saying that Mayank’s condition is stable and he has been kept under observation. Mayank Aggarwal lodged a police complaint through his manager in Agartala. He accused him of dishonesty. On the seat where Mayank was sitting, he drank the beverage from a pouch, mistaking it for water.
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Ramesh told India Today, “We were about to take off and Mayank was thirsty. So he drank the water kept in front of the seat. After a few minutes he realized that his throat was itching and he felt like vomiting. He immediately ran towards the washroom and informed the air hostess about it.”
I am feeling better now.
Gearing to comeback 💪🏽
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— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) January 31, 2024
He further said, “The air hostess immediately rang the emergency bell and checked whether any doctor was available in the flight or not. Unfortunately, there was no doctor so the air hostess informed the pilot. Then a message was sent to the airport authority.” Doctors came to see Mayank and said, “We cannot give him first aid here.” He was admitted to the hospital. An ambulance came and Mayank was taken to the hospital.
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Meanwhile, Ramesh has confirmed that Mayank Agarwal will not play in Karnataka’s next Ranji Trophy match, which starts against Railways on February 2 in Surat. The Karnataka captain will be available for the match starting from 9th February. Karnataka is scheduled to play a Ranji Trophy match against Tamil Nadu in Chennai from February 9.
