The Indian Cricket Board on Monday said it would issue regular health
updates of World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh, who is being treated for lung
cancer in the United States, and pleaded with the media to respect the
ailing player’s privacy.
“Yuvraj Singh is presently undergoing treatment for his medical
condition. The BCCI wishes him a speedy recovery,” BCCI Secretary Sanjay
Jagdale said in a statement.
“The BCCI is in touch with Yuvraj’s family members. They have been
inundated with calls from the media over the past few days. His family
values the affection and concern the media has for Yuvraj.
“The Board would like to appeal to the media to respect the privacy of
Yuvraj and his family members, at this critical juncture,” he added.
Mr. Yuvraj, player of the Tournament in the World Cup last year with 362
runs, 15 wickets and four Man-of-the-Match awards, has been diagnosed
with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy at the Cancer Research
Institute in Boston.
The 30-year-old left-hander has been in U.S. since January getting
treatment for what was earlier claimed to be a tumour in the lungs by
his family.
His physiotherapist Dr. Jatin Chaudhary has, however, assured that the
ailment is curable and the batsman would be fit to resume cricket in
May.
The news of Mr. Yuvraj’s ailment sparked off massive media coverage on Sunday.
“Periodic media releases regarding his health status will be issued by the BCCI,” Mr. Jagdale said.
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