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Umpire Richard Illingworth hospitalised

Richard Illingworth was the third umpire in the fifth and final ODI between India and Australia.

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Published: Oct 03, 2017, 11:02 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 03, 2017, 11:02 PM (IST)

Richard Illingworth © Getty Images
Richard Illingworth © Getty Images

ICC umpire Richard Illingworth, who officiated as the third umpire in the fifth ODI between India and Australia here has been hospitalised, following chest pain. The umpire from England was hospitalised yesterday, Director (Operations), Alexis Hospital, Suresh Tripathi told PTI today. Sources from Vidarbha Cricket Association said the umpire was admitted following complaint of chest pain.

“Two doctors including a cardiologist are attending him. His condition is stable,” Tripathi added.

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