Aussie umpire hospitalised in India

Australian umpire Sam Nogajski is recovering well after being hospitalised in India with a severe bout of food poisoning during a Ranji Trophy match in the southern city of Mysuru.

Nogajski woke suffering stomach cramps and vomiting before the second day's play in India's domestic first-class match between Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai, and was admitted to the local hospital.

He was later taken to Bengaluru for further treatment, and is now said to be in good spirits and recovering well.

"The umpire has been admitted in a local hospital at 7am after he complained of loose motion and stomach ache. The doctors attending him said it is a case of dehydration," regional Karnataka State Cricket Association convener Balachandra told Press Trust India.

"We were hopeful of Nogajski making a comeback and officiating from post-lunch session, but the doctors, in their bulletin, advised Nagojski complete rest.

"Nogajski will be taken to Bengaluru (Tuesday) where he will be again put under medical observation.

"It also means he will not officiate in the match any further."

Nogajski's sudden withdrawal meant the other standing umpire, former first-class player Virendra Sharma, had to stand at both ends with a local umpire standing at square leg.

A replacement first-class umpire will fill in for the final two days of the match.

Cricket Australia and the BCCI participate in an umpire exchange program that has seen several Australians standing in India's premier domestic first-class competition.

In December 2015, Australian umpire John Ward was struck in the head by the ball during a Ranji Trophy match while on the exchange program.

Ward's injury prompted fellow Australian umpire Gerard Abood to don a batting helmet during the KFC Big Bash League – the first time an umpire had worn a helmet during an elite match.

Ward also now wears a helmet following his full recovery and return to officiating, while another Australian umpire, Bruce Oxenford, designed and built a custom-made arm shield that he debuted in International cricket during the winter one-day series between Sri Lanka and England.

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