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Shubman Gill Installs Rs 3 Lakh Water Purifier in Indore Hotel Ahead of NZ Series Decider

Reports point to added team safeguards around food and hydration during Indore’s ongoing contamination outbreak.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets citing hotel sources report that Gill had a high-end purifier fitted in his room, with capability to re‑purify RO‑treated and packaged water.
  • The Indian team’s media manager declined to confirm whether the move is linked to the local water crisis or a routine personal precaution.
  • A Dainik Jagran report, echoed by later coverage, says Gill has used an alkaline water RO setup for six to seven months as part of his hydration regimen.
  • Team measures include tighter oversight of diets and hydration, with the BCCI arranging a special chef for the squad during the Indore leg.
  • Indore’s Bhagirathpura contamination has officially accounted for at least 15 deaths, with several reports citing 23, as authorities continue mitigation efforts.