BCCI VICE President Rajiv Shukla broke his silence after four Australia A Allegedly players were sick after the second ODI India A Last week in Kanpur. The players, including Pacer Henry Thorntoncomplained about serious discomfort after consuming food from their hotel. The condition of Thornton deteriorated to the point that he had to be admitted to the Regency Hospital, where doctors later stabilized him. The incident led to great concern about the Horeca standards and food hygiene that were provided to players during the series.
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Shukla clarified the situation and rejected the claims that the disease was linked to food poisoning or unsanitary conditions in the hotel. ‘If there had been a problem with the food, all players, including the Indian team, would have fallen ill. The food comes from Hotel Landmark, one of the reputed branches of Kanpur. Everyone was served the same meal“Shukla explained during the speech of reporters.
He added that the affected players may have collected an infection from another source, so that speculation of contaminated food is the cause. Shukla ensured that both the BCCI and the local authorities were closely monitoring the matter to prevent further problems.
He also emphasized the limitations that had to do during the organization of international luminaires in Kanpur, which points to the infrastructure and logistical limitations of the city. ‘We need around 300 rooms in a five -star hotel, but such an availability is limited. Moreover, Kanpur lacks a 24-hour international airport that complicates schemes. Despite that, we ensured that the players received from top quality“He said. His clarification came in the midst of growing control from media reports and fan discussions that wondered how such an incident could take place during a high-profile series.
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When asked why such problems are rarely seen during the Indian Premier League (IPL)Shukla noted that the dynamic is completely different. ‘In the IPL, the franchises treat all logistics, including accommodation and food arrangements. It is up to them to choose hotels and facilities. The BCCI does not intervene or do not manage these operations“He explained, in an attempt to make a distinction between bilateral and franchise level tournaments.
In the meantime, the action on the field went on as Shreyas Iyer-Led India A defeated Australia A in the third and last ODI in the Green Park Stadium to reach the 2-1 series. Prabhsimran Singh stood out with an impressive 102 of 68 balls, while Riyan Parag Wore a flowing 62. Iyer’s compiled 62 reinforced the pursuit as India successfully over the 318-run target of Australia with 24 balls left. Vipraj Nigam And Arshdeep Singh Remained undefeated to comfortably guide the hosts at home.
The incident has led conversations in cricket circles with regard to the need for improved facilities in Tier 2 cities such as Kanpur, who continue to organize international and A-level luminaires. However, reassurance and dealing with the situation of Shukla is aimed at strengthening the trust in India’s capacity to organize such competitions safely and professionally. With the victory victory of India A, the performance on the field overshadowed the off-field the Schach Health Schar, which restored the focus to the cricket success reached by the home team.
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