Overview

• Four Australia A players reported stomach infections during the unofficial ODI series in Kanpur, including captain Jack Edwards.
• Fast bowler Henry Thornton was admitted to Regency Hospital for two days with a severe gastrointestinal infection and has rejoined the squad after discharge.
• Three teammates experienced milder symptoms and were treated without hospitalisation.
• The Kanpur Food Department said samples from the hotel kitchen showed no contamination, and hotel management denied any link to the illnesses.
• Australia A revised dietary and hydration protocols and adjusted training, with medical staff advising players to avoid local food and water ahead of Sunday's decider at Green Park.