Bangladesh ‘Super Fan’ Tiger Robi was required to be taken to a close-by hospital from Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium throughout the second Test match between India and Bangladesh. Robi, who needed to be carried to hospital by medical and safety personnel, had alleged that he had been overwhelmed up contained in the stadium, earlier than later denying it. A police officer later confirmed that there had been no assault, however a case of warmth exhaustion. Now, additional particulars have been revealed concerning Robi’s case, with experiences that he suffers from tuberculosis.
As per PTI, Robi arrived in India on a medical visa, and is reportedly in India for remedy of tuberculosis. He had additionally attended the primary Test in Chennai.
“Robi has reportedly been affected by Tuberculosis, a severe sickness that primarily impacts the lungs, and has come to India for his remedy,” stated Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Harish Chander, as quoted by PTI.
Further checks on his visa and journey actions inside India are reportedly underway. Robi, who is well distinguishable in his vibrant yellow tiger-like face paint look, was reportedly discharged from hospital.
“He was uttering vulgar abuses to Indian cricketers, particularly Mohammad Siraj, in Chennai however nobody knew the language (Bengali). People did nothing, however right here in Kanpur individuals know the language,” a Bangladeshi journalist was quoted by IANS on situation of anonymity.
According to a press release by a police official on the stadium, Robi had been feeling unwell earlier than arriving and fainted because of the warmth within the unauthorised C-upper stand, which had been closed by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) over structural considerations. “He is ok now, and we took him to Regency Hospital for a check-up. There was no assault, only a case of warmth exhaustion,” the police official stated.
Prior to the Test in Kanpur, police confirmed that Roby had visited an area hospital a day earlier than the match as he was affected by dehydration and unfastened motions. This historical past of well being considerations raised questions on his situation throughout the match, with some speculating whether or not his prior sickness might have triggered his newest well being issues.
The incident occurred throughout the first session of the match when Robi was seen waving a Bangladeshi flag from the unauthorised stand. This reportedly sparked a confrontation with some Indian spectators. Tensions escalated, and safety personnel intervened to diffuse the scenario. However, Robi later alleged that throughout the lunch break, a gaggle of native followers bodily assaulted him.’
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