Mayank Agarwal after a "medical emergency" in mid-flight is "clinically stable"

 

He had drunk something from a bottle that he thought contained drinking water, and he had complained of burning in his mouth and stomach.

The captain of Karnataka, Mayank Agarwal, was admitted to a private hospital in Agartala on Tuesday after complaining of burning in his mouth and throat and stomach pain after drinking something from a bottle he thought contained drinking water while on an IndiGo flight.

Agarwal was traveling from Agartala to Surat via New Delhi on Tuesday night in preparation for Karnataka's Ranji Trophy fifth-round match against Railways, which gets underway on Friday. After throwing up on board, Agarwal was taken off the plane and taken to the hospital while the other members of the Karnataka team continued their journey.

Agarwal was admitted to ILS Hospitals, and the hospital subsequently stated that he is "clinically stable" and under "clinical monitoring." Agarwal was reportedly suffering from "oral irritation" and "lip swelling." He is going to be watched for a full day.

The physicians caring for Agarwal and representatives of the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) are in communication with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

On behalf of Agarwal, the Karnataka team manager has also asked the Tripura police to look into the incident. A case has been filed under the purview of the New Capital Complex Police Station in Agartala, and a formal complaint has been signed and forwarded to K Kiran Kumar, Superintendent of Police (Tripura West).

Agarwal is scheduled for a few tests, after which it will be decided whether or not he can spend the next few days at home in Bengaluru for additional testing. This virtually eliminates him from the forthcoming Ranji match.

IndiGo confirmed the flight's return to Agartala due to a medical emergency in a press release: "IndiGo flight 6E 5177, which was scheduled to depart from Agartala to Delhi, had to return to its origin due to a medical emergency onboard. After being unloaded, the passenger was taken to the hospital immediately in need of additional medical care. At 1620 hours, the aircraft took off once more for its destination."

This season, Agarwal has already amassed two hundred and fifty runs. After two victories, one draw, and one loss in their last four games, Karnataka is presently ranked second in Group C. The team's designated vice-captain, 23-year-old batter Nikin Jose, is expected to assume the captaincy.