Irani Cup 2024-25: Mumbai All-rounder Shardul Thakur Discharged From Hospital; Will Not Take Field On Day 3

Indian pacer Shardul Thakur is discharged from hospital after struggling with fever during the Irani Cup fixture. A Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) official has confirmed the development saying he was suffering a high fever.

Lucknow: Star India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur will not take the field on Wednesday in the ZR Irani Cup game against Rest of India which is underway at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here.

"Shardul Thakur has been discharged from the hospital. He will not take the field today. He was suffering from high fever and hence was hospitalized for a night," a senior Mumbai Cricket Association official told ETV Bharat on Wednesday.

Thakur was sent at the No. 10 position despite running a mild fever during the match. He batted alongside Sarfaraz Khan after Mohit Avasthi was scalped. Thakur amassed 36 runs from 59 deliveries and supported Sarfaraz in making it to a historic double hundred. However, Thakur was hospitalised after the end of the day’s play as his health deteriorated after playing in hot and humid conditions.

It is understood that Thakur’s blood tests showed no major issues. He might rejoin the team on the third day in the latter stages. Notably, the all-rounder batted through 102 degrees of fever during his stay at the crease. He played a vital role in the 73-run partnership for the ninth wicket.

Thakur showed signs of illness on the opening day of the fixture. The mild fever worsened after batting for a couple of hours on Day 2. He received medical attention on the second day every now and then as the team doctor monitored him during the breaks.

The 32-year-old returned to competitive cricket after being away from the action due to an ankle injury. Thakur has played 11 Tests, 47 ODIs and 25 T20Is for the national side. He has taken 31 Test wickets, 65 ODI wickets and 33 T20I wickets. He has also scored four fifties in Test cricket.