As the squad landed in Indore for the third and final One-Day International between India and New Zealand, star batsman Virat Kohli was spotted with a suitcase full of bottled water bottles. Amid worries over Indore’s ongoing water contamination problem, the video caught people’s attention.
Hydration is an essential part of Virat Kohli training regimen, which has always been at the forefront. The celebrity batter is renowned for adhering to stringent nutritional and lifestyle guidelines, particularly when on overseas projects. According to reports, Virat Kohli only drinks certain high-end packaged water brands, such as French-imported Evian Natural Spring Water, to stay hydrated and aid in his recuperation.
When India arrived for their training session on Saturday, the seasoned batter was spotted bringing his own bottle of water. He has publicly discussed throughout the years how minor factors like food, water consumption, and sleep may have a big effect on performance. Before the crucial match, Kohli seemed eager to prevent any unnecessary risks since the ODI series against New Zealand was tied at 1-1.
Why did Virat Kohli bring packaged water to Indore for 3rd ODI?
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The Madhya Pradesh government notifies the High Court that sources of tainted water have been closed.
The increased vigilance follows a severe public health crisis in Indore. Even though Indore is regarded as one of the cleanest cities in India, there have recently been reports of hospital admissions and fatalities from tainted drinking water in several areas of the city. According to official reports, vomiting and diarrhoea have been the main cause of death in the Bhagirathpura area.
The government of Madhya Pradesh has notified the High Court that tankers are now delivering clean water after polluted water sources were shut down. But according to sources, the outbreak may have contributed to at least 23 deaths, and some patients are still receiving care. Naturally, visiting teams are concerned about the scenario, particularly because the city is hosting an international match.
Shubman Gill transports a water purifier to Indore for INR 3 lakh.
The Indian team is enhancing its security even though its stadium and hotel have RO systems and packaged drinking water. The media manager for the team refused to say if these actions were a direct result of the issue or just standard procedure.
Shubman Gill, the captain of India, is said to have travelled to Indore with a specialist water filtration device valued at about INR 3 lakh. Sources claim that the device, which was installed in Gill’s hotel room, can re-purify even packaged and RO-treated water.
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