Overview

• Thornton was admitted to Regency Hospital in Kanpur for a severe gastrointestinal infection and remained under observation for two days.
• Team officials said the fast bowler had mild gastro issues before arriving in Kanpur, and his condition worsened after eating at the team hotel.
• Local reports said four Australia A players fell ill after a chicken dish at the hotel, though the specific cause has not been independently confirmed.
• Doctors reportedly treated the group for a stomach infection, with only Thornton requiring hospitalization before rejoining the squad.
• Australia A leveled the unofficial ODI series 1-1 with a nine-wicket win in Kanpur, setting up a decider scheduled in the city on Sunday.