Chandigarh, Dec 12 (Inditop.com) India’s opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has tested negative for swine flu and will play the second Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka here Saturday evening.
“Gambhir’s test report is negative and there is nothing to worry. He is fit to play,” G.S. Walia, joint secretary of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), told Inditop.
Gambhir was quarantined in his hotel room in the morning and his throat and nasal swab samples were sent for tests.
The team’s video analyst, Dhananjay, was also quarantined while team manager Mayank Parekh was admitted in a private hospital with flu symptoms. Both Dhananjay and Parekh have also tested negative.
“Test reports of Dhananjay and Parekh have also come negative. Except Sreesanth, no player from India or Sri Lanka has exhibited flu like symptoms. If we come across any such thing, then proper screening will be done,” Walia added.
Pacer S. Sreesanth, who is suffering from influenza A (H1N1) virus, was admitted to a private hospital where doctors said he was recovering well.
India and Sri Lanka will play second Twenty20 match at the PCA Stadium in neighbouring Mohali.
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