Yashasvi Jaiswal has been advised extended rest after being diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis following a recent health scare. The development has raised concerns about his short-term availability for domestic and international matches.
Rapid Weight Loss Raises Concern
The left handed batter reportedly lost over two kilos within two days. Such rapid weight loss is considered serious for a professional athlete and required immediate medical attention.
Hospitalisation After Pune Match
After playing a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match for Mumbai, Jaiswal was taken to a hospital in Pune just hours later. He has since returned home but remains under strict medical supervision.
Medical Tests Show Serious Condition
Doctors conducted ultrasounds and X-rays, which showed the issue was more severe than a normal stomach infection. He was treated with intravenous medication and placed on a monitored recovery plan.
Suspected Food Poisoning
According to one source, the illness may have been caused by food poisoning from something he ate at his hotel in Pune. However, doctors have not officially confirmed the cause.
Mandatory Rest Period Advised
Medical experts have advised Jaiswal to rest for at least one week, possibly extending to ten days. He has been told to follow strict dietary and recovery guidelines.
Impact on Vijay Hazare Trophy Plans
This setback could affect Mumbai’s campaign in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Mumbai face Sikkim on December 24, followed by a match against Chhattisgarh on December 29.
ODI Selection Under Watch
The BCCI’s medical team is closely monitoring his recovery. With India’s ODI series against New Zealand starting on January 11, his selection will depend on how quickly he regains full fitness.
