Muttiah Muralitharan to be discharged from hospital today; set to return to Sunrisers Hyderabad dugout

Muttiah Muralitharan to be discharged from hospital today; set to return to Sunrisers Hyderabad dugout

Muttiah Muralitharan

Muttiah Muralitharan who was hospitalized in Chennai’s Apollo Hospital yesterday after a cardiac issue, is set to be discharged and return to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) dugout for the Indian Premier League (IPL) after a successful angioplasty, the hospital confirmed. The Sri Lankan legend’s hospitalization was announced yesterday and it led to panic among fans of the icon but the hospital assured that everything turned out to be successful with regard to treatment.

The Sri Lankan spin-bowling legend is a part of the SRH franchise in the IPL as a mentor and bowling coach. His side haven’t had the best of starts to their season as they are currently bottom of the table, having lost all three of their matches. The side failed to chase down totals in all three of their matches with their middle-order consisting of Indian batters proving to be the biggest Achilles Heel.

Apollo Hospital releases statement on Muttiah Muralitharan

Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan

Chennai’s Apollo Hospital released a statement in its medical bulletin on Monday about Muralitharan’s health saying, “Former Sri Lankan cricket player was admitted for cardiac evaluation at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai on 18.04.2021. He underwent successful coronary angioplasty with scents yesterday under the care of Dr. G Sengottuvelu. He will be discharged today and would resume his normal activities.”

This update will be good news for the cricketing fraternity and fans of the legendary Sri Lankan. His return will also be welcomed by SRH for whom he is an integral part of the coaching staff.

SRH face Punjab Kings next on the 21st of April.

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