Several cricketers from Australia A have fallen sick due to suspected food poisoning after eating at a hotel in Kanpur, Indian media reported.
According to reports, some players from the team, which is currently touring India for a series against India A, became unwell after consuming food served at their hotel.
Fast bowler Henry Thornton was reportedly hospitalised for two days while three other players also suffered from food poisoning. The team management later lodged a complaint with the hotel regarding the poor quality of food.
The incident raised concerns about the quality of meals and accommodation provided to visiting teams.
However, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla dismissed the claims that hotel food caused the players to fall sick. He argued that if food had been bad, players from both teams would have fallen sick.
Meanwhile, under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, India A defeated Australia A by two wickets in the third and final one-day match at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Sunday, winning the three-match series 2-1.