Overview

• A Times of India video shows the India batter visiting Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai late at night on September 8.
• The purpose of the visit has not been confirmed, and social media users posted messages of concern and support.
• Days earlier, he cleared a fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as he works toward a return to ODI action.
• He has not played international cricket since India won the Champions Trophy in mid-2025 and has retired from Tests and T20Is to focus on the 50-over format.
• India begin a three-match ODI series in Australia on October 19 in Perth, with his selection and role yet to be announced, while some reports speculate Shubman Gill could captain.