Team India opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has shared a positive health update after being hospitalized due to acute gastroenteritis during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). The left-handed batsman said that he is recovering well and thanked the fans for their support during the difficult times of his career.
Jaiswal fell ill after suffering severe stomach pain during Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Rajasthan in Pune on December 16. The opening batsman scored 15 runs off 16 balls with three fours during the chase before being taken to hospital for medical treatment.
I am recovering, grateful for excellent medical help – Yashasvi Jaiswal
On December 19, Yashasvi Jaiswal took to social media to share a positive update on his recovery. The Indian opener said that his condition is continuously improving and expressed his gratitude to the medical team. Jaiswal also shared his optimism about returning to the field after becoming fully fit.
,Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the tremendous well wishes we’ve received over the past few days. I’m recovering well, grateful for the fantastic medical support, and looking forward to being back on the field soon!” Jaiswal wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the tremendous well wishes we’ve received over the past few days. I am recovering, grateful for the fantastic medical help and looking forward to getting back on the field soon!
– Yashasvi Jaiswal (@ybj_19) 19 December 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal discharged after gastroenteritis, advised 7-10 days of complete rest
After conducting medical tests including CT scan and ultrasound, doctors confirmed that Yashasvi Jaiswal was suffering from acute gastroenteritis. He responded well to the treatment and was discharged from the hospital, but he has been advised to take complete rest for about a week to ten days.
This recovery period will be important for him to regain strength before returning to training. The decision on his return will be taken only after medical clearance, everyone is waiting to see him back in action once he is fully fit.
A sports physiotherapist commented, “Acute gastroenteritis can cause severe dehydration and weakness.” “For an athlete, complete rest cannot be compromised in order to fully recover and prevent recurrence, which could lead to prolonged time away from the sport.”
Yashasvi Jaiswal was last seen playing for India in South Africa ODI
Just a few days before Yashasvi Jaiswal was admitted to the hospital, the left-handed batsman was in excellent form in domestic cricket. He scored 101 runs on 50 balls for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. However, Mumbai failed to reach the final in the tournament.
Jaiswal was last seen playing for India in the ODI series against South Africa. They struggled in the first two matches but made a strong comeback in the final game in Visakhapatnam. He scored an unbeaten 116, his first century in ODIs, as India won comfortably.
Overall, Jaiswal finished the series with 156 runs in three matches. He was not selected for the current T20 series, giving him some time off from international cricket. The ODI series against New Zealand starts on January 11 and Jaiswal is expected to be in the team but he is unlikely to be included in the playing eleven.
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