Agartala, India

India and Karnataka batter Mayank Agarwal suffered a major health scare while on a flight from Agartala to Surat, and was rushed to ICU in a nearby hospital, as per the latest reports. Mayank is said to have consumed contaminated water, causing a burning sensation in his mouth and throat. 

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After complaining, Mayank was rushed to the ILS hospital and kept under observation.

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However, the reports suggest that he is currently out of danger but will continue to get treatment unless cleared for discharge. 

No official word from the BCCI is out yet.

As per PTI, Mayank underwent some tests after he vomited and complained of uneasiness. The Tripura Cricket Association officials are also present at the hospital. 

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Karnataka captain Mayank Agarwal had scored 51 in the first innings of his side’s latest Elite Group C Ranji Trophy game against Tripura in Agartala. With Karnataka scoring 241 in the first innings, they wrapped up Tripura on 200. The India batter scored a mere 17 runs in the second innings, with his team hitting an under-par 151 in their next. 

Needing over 190 to win, Karnataka dismissed Tripura on 163 in the final innings to win the match by 29 runs. 

Mayank Agarwal will miss the next game against Saurashtra.

Mayank awarded for stunning Ranji show

Having last played for India in Tests against Sri Lanka a couple of years back, Agarwal was among the runs during the 2023 Ranji Trophy season, scoring 990 runs from nine matches with three hundreds and six fifties. For his stellar show in India’s premier domestic tournament last season, the BCCI rewarded him with the Madhavrao Scindia Award in Hyderabad.

Meanwhile, during the ongoing season, Mayank has scored 310 runs in four outings, with the highest score of 114, averaging 44.28.

Mayank sets sight on IPL 2024

The right-handed batter will represent SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024. The former IPL winners purchased the top-order batter for a whopping INR 8.25 crores at the 2023 mega auction. With a batting-heavy side, SRH will depend on Mayank to deliver at the top order in the upcoming season.