Mayank Agarwal Rushed To ICU In Agartala After Major Health Scare: Report

Mayank Agarwal reported a burning sensation in his throat and was then hospitalised. Here are the details.

Mayank Agarwal is the captain of Karnataka Ranji Trophy Team

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Karnataka cricketer Mayank Agarwal has been hospitalised and admitted to ILS Hospital in Agartala after reporting a burning sensation in his throat and mouth and the cricketer is now reportedly out of danger.

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Mayank Agarwal had complained regarding the same at the airport in Agartala and when the situation went serious, their captain was rushed into the hospital. As per the reports, it is said that Mayank had also complained about stomach ache as well alongside the burning sensation after consuming liquid off a bottle that was perceived to be the drinking water bottle.

The Karnataka team was travelling from Agartala to Surat via Delhi and after the incident, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) are constantly in touch with the officials from the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) and keeping a constant tab on their captain Mayank Agarwal's health via communication with the doctors of ILS Agartala.

The apex insititution for cricket of the state have now seeked legal route to get in depth of the situation as they have now filed a police complaint to K Kiran Kumar, Superintendent of Police (Tripura West) of the New Capital Complex Police Station in Agartala.

"While sitting on a flight, he 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," said Kiran Kumar, as reported by PTI.

Mayank Agarwal and the whole team had to make an emergency return to the state in concern with the same.

"IndiGo flight 6E 5177 operating from Agartala to Delhi returned to origin due to a medical emergency onboard. The passenger was offloaded and was rushed to the hospital for further medical assistance. The aircraft took off again for its destination at 1620h," read the official statement of IndiGo.