Yashasvi Jaiswal issues official medical update amid South Africa T20Is

Team India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has shared a positive health update after being hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). The left-handed batter said that he is recovering well and thanked fans for their support during a difficult time in his career.

Jaiswal fell ill during Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy game against Rajasthan in Pune on December 16 after experiencing intense stomach pain. The opening batter scored 15 runs off 16 balls with three boundaries during the chase before being taken to the hospital for medical attention.

I'm Recovering Well, Grateful For the Fantastic Medical Support - Yashasvi Jaiswal

On December 19, Yashasvi Jaiswal took to social media to share a positive update on his recovery. The Indian opener said his condition has improved steadily and expressed gratitude to the medical team. Jaiswal also shared his optimism about returning to the field once he is fully fit.

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"Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the overwhelming good wishes over the last 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 overwhelming good wishes over the last few days. I’m recovering well, grateful for the fantastic medical support, and looking forward to being back on the field soon!

— Yashasvi Jaiswal (@ybj_19) December 19, 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal Discharged After Gastroenteritis, Advised 7-10 Days of Complete Rest

Doctors confirmed that Yashasvi Jaiswal was suffering from acute gastroenteritis after running medical tests, including a CT scan and ultrasound. He responded well to treatment and was discharged from the hospital but has been advised to rest completely for around a week to ten days.

This recovery period will be important for him to regain strength before returning to training. A decision on his comeback will be taken only after medical clearance, with everyone waiting to see him back in action once fully fit.

"Acute gastroenteritis can lead to severe dehydration and weakness," a sports physiotherapist commented. "For an athlete, complete rest is non-negotiable to recover fully and prevent a relapse, which could lead to a longer time away from the game."

Yashasvi Jaiswal Last Seen in Action for India in South Africa ODIs

Just a few days before Yashasvi Jaiswal was hospitalised, the left-handed batter was in excellent form in domestic cricket. He scored 101 off 50 balls for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. However, Mumbai failed to advance to the final in the tournament.

Jaiswal was last seen playing for India in the ODI series against South Africa. He struggled in the first two matches but bounced back strongly in the final game at Visakhapatnam. He scored an unbeaten 116, his first century in ODIs, as India won comfortably.

Overall, Jaiswal finished the series with 156 runs from three matches. He was not picked for the ongoing T20I series, which gave him a short break from international cricket. The ODI series against New Zealand begins on January 11, and Jaiswal is expected to be in the mix but unlikely to feature in the playing XI.

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