IPL 2015: Gautam Gambhir down with stomach bug and fever

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday said he would not be travelling with the team to Pune as he is suffering from a stomach bug and fever.

“Not travelling to Pune with @KKRiders today. Cramps, weakness and fever…bad timing. Living on khichdee and curd-rice… (sic),” Gambhir tweeted. IPL 2015: Schedule with venue details

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Confirming the news to IANS, Gambhir’s manager Dinesh Chopra said,“He is not travelling with the team, he is down with a stomach bug and fever.” IPL 2015: Points Table and Team Standings

Earlier, the southpaw, who has been in rollicking form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with two back-to-back 50s, had wished KKR fans on the Bengali New Year. IPL 2015: CSK, KKR, RCB, KXIP, MI, RR, SRH, DD full team details in IPL 8

“Hi friends, down wid a stomach bug but am still a part of ur new year celebrations. Shubho Nobo Borsho to all of u. Enjoy! (sic)” he had tweeted.

But with the match scheduled on April 18, the KKR captain still has time to recover and take the field on Saturday against Kings XI Punjab.