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Australia pacer admitted to Kanpur hospital due to food poisoning; squad revises diet plan

Rajgeeta Yadav

Australian pacer hospitalised in Kanpur [Source: @codecricketau/X.com]Australian pacer hospitalised in Kanpur [Source: @codecricketau/X.com]

Australia pacer Henry Thornton, currently playing for Australia A in their India tour, had a health scare in Kanpur after suffering from food poisoning. Thornton fell sick after eating at the team’s hotel and was rushed to private Hospital with a severe stomach infection. Doctors kept him under observation for two days, where he was treated for gastrointestinal issues.

Thornton admitted to hospital in Kanpur due to food poisoning

Australian team officials revealed that Thornton already had mild stomach problems before arriving in Kanpur, but his condition worsened after reaching the city. 

Initially, the team management tried to monitor him, but when things didn’t improve, he was admitted to the hospital, according to Hindustan Times. Fortunately, Thornton recovered well and has now been discharged. He has rejoined his teammates and is expected to be available for the rest of the series.

This incident has forced the Australian camp to take extra care with food and water. The management has revised the dietary plan for the entire squad to avoid further health issues. Interestingly, three other Australian players also reported stomach trouble, though their symptoms were mild and didn’t require hospitalisation.

Australia A beat India A in 2nd unofficial ODI

Despite the off-field setback, Australia A had plenty to celebrate on the pitch. In the second unofficial ODI against India A at Green Park Stadium, the visitors bounced back strongly to level the three-match series 1-1. Batting first, India A were bowled out for 246 in 45.5 overs. Tilak Varma stood out with a brilliant 94, while Riyan Parag added 58, but early wickets and a middle-order collapse hurt India’s chances. Jack Edwards was the pick of the Australian bowlers with four wickets.

Rain interrupted Australia’s chase, and their target was revised to 160 runs in 25 overs using the DLS method. The visitors made light work of the chase, cruising to victory in just 16.4 overs. Openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Mackenzie Harvey gave them a flying start, putting up 57 runs quickly. After Fraser-McGurk’s dismissal, Harvey (70 not out) and Cooper Connolly (50 not out) took charge, adding an unbeaten 103-run stand to seal a nine-wicket win.