Did Shubman Gill bring a Water Purifier with him? Fans can’t stop guessing ahead of 3rd ODI

The India-New Zealand ODI series being at a tie of one match each, the decider match in Indore has turned into a necessary win for Team India. Nevertheless, this time the focus is not solely on the tactical aspects of cricket. The team is showing a very concerned attitude towards the water crisis that the city of Indore has recently experienced and is not risking anything in the process.

Shubman Gill, the captain of the Indian cricket team, who is living in a posh hotel, reportedly brought in a water purification machine costing around Rs. 3 lakhs that can purify even bottled and RO-treated water, which is an indication of the high regard in which the problem is held.

Indian team adopts extra caution amid water safety concerns

The media manager of the team, on the other hand, refused to speak about the situation and did not explain if the action was related to the recent fatalities due to polluted water in Indore or was merely a normal personal safety measure. The Indian squad is definitely choosing to be extra careful even though the hotel and arena have many incidents of safe drinking water supplied through bottled cans and reverse osmosis systems.

This increased caution is something that the Indian dressing room has already experienced partly. The primary factor behind this situation is the main player Virat Kohli who lives a healthy life style but also drinks ample water very carefully. Keeping himself well-hydrated is one of his strictest rules and he is quite often spotted taking Evian Natural Spring Water which is brought in from France.

Tragedy Unfolds as Polluted Water Claims More Lives

A warning has been given alongside the very harsh realities at the same time. The dirty water disaster in Bhagirathpura area of Indore has resulted in 23 deaths so far. The government has admitted to 15 deaths in the High Court litigation but has provided compensation to 21 families.

Among the six patients in the Intensive Care Unit, one has been transferred to a general ward, while three are still on prolong ventilator support.