On Monday, Agarwal, who has appeared in 21 Test matches for India, guided Karnataka to a 29-run triumph against Tripura.
Mayank Agarwal has provided a medical update on his health after he had to be airlifted to the hospital in Agartala on Tuesday. Agarwal, who is the captain of Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy, had fallen ill on board a flight to New Delhi. Latest India News has reported that the cricketer had consumed a liquid pouch, which he believed to be water, leading to swelling and ulceration in the mouth.
On Monday, Agarwal led Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy match against Tripura, which they won by 29 runs. In Agarwal’s absence, the vice-captain of Karnataka, Nikin Jose, will likely take over the captaincy of the team. The team is scheduled to face Railways in a match scheduled to start on February 2 in Surat.
Agarwal shared two pictures of himself on a hospital bed with the caption, “I’m on the road to recovery. Thanks for your prayers, love & support. The latest news updates is that, it is yet to be confirmed what was in the bag, Agarwal filed a complaint with the police who are currently looking into the matter.
Mayank came across a pouch on a flight and thought it was water, so he drank it. However, he now has swelling and an ulcer in his mouth, but his condition is normal and his vital signs are stable. Mayank’s manager has filed a complaint. “We have registered the complaint and are looking into it,” said Superintendent of Police West Tripura.
In a press release, Indigo Airlines said that a medical emergency had forced them to return to the Agartala-Delhi route. They said that the passenger had been offloaded and taken to a hospital for further treatment. The airline also said that the flight had taken off again at 16.20h.
