Indian opener Mayank Agarwal files police complaint, suspects foul play in Delhi-bound flight

India’s star cricketer, Mayank Agarwal, was ill shortly before his flight to New Delhi, which was scheduled to take off on January 30. Notably, the incident shocked the cricket community as the player has lodged a formal police report accusing foul smells in his drinks. The great opener was rushed to a local hospital in Agartala and now appears to be in stable condition and out of a danger zone.

Meanwhile, the police official revealed that Mayank Agarwal’s manager has informed that the 32-year-old cricketer had drank the pouch that he got on the plane and that he is suffering from infection and ulcers in his throat. The Karnataka-born cricketer was admitted to the ICU; however, recent reports suggest that the cricketer is doing fine now.

“His manager said that when he was sitting in the aeroplane, there was a pouch in front of him. He drank a little bit not much but suddenly there was irritation in his mouth and suddenly he couldn’t talk also and was brought to ILS hospital. He had swelling and ulcers in the mouth. Otherwise, his vitals are stable. After being assessed by the consultants of the hospital in an emergency, he was admitted. For now, he is clinically stable and is being constantly clinically monitored,” the top cop said.

Mayank Agarwal will travel tomorrow to Bengaluru and meanwhile whatever the best treatment is available: Reports

Following the incident, Mayank Agarwal has filed a police complaint about the same and will be the subject of an investigation. Meanwhile, the Karnataka captain in the Ranji Trophy is set to travel to his home town of Bangalore, where he can get the best treatment to get cured and be back on the cricket field.

“Police has admitted his complaint and we will investigate as to what happened. As per his manager, he will travel tomorrow to Bengaluru and meanwhile, whatever best treatment is available in Agartala, we will provide him. He (Agarwal) is not in any kind of danger,” State Health Secretary Kiran Gitte said.