Bangladesh’s well-known ‘super fan’ Tiger Robi required medical attention after falling ill on Day 1 of the first Test against India in Kanpur. Disturbing visuals showed Robi being carried out of the Green Park Stadium. There were claims that Robi was assaulted by local spectators inside the stadium, but he later clarified that he had fallen ill due to a medical issue.
It was revealed that Robi is in India on a medical visa and is suffering from tuberculosis. “Robi has reportedly been suffering from Tuberculosis, a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs, and has come to India for his treatment,” said Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Harish Chander, as quoted by PTI.
CCTV Footage Clears Rumours
Amid the rumours, CCTV footage surfaced on social media, disproving allegations of mistreatment from Indian fans. Further investigations into his visa and movements within India are ongoing. Known for his distinctive bright yellow tiger-like face paint, Robi was discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment.
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A Bangladeshi journalist, speaking anonymously to IANS, stated, “He was uttering vulgar abuses to Indian cricketers, especially Mohammad Siraj, in Chennai but no one knew the language (Bengali). People did nothing, but here in Kanpur people know the language.”
According to a police official, Robi had been unwell before the match and fainted from heat exhaustion in the unauthorised C-upper stand, which had been closed by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) due to safety concerns. “He is fine now, and we took him to Regency Hospital for a check-up. There was no assault, just a case of heat exhaustion,” the official added. Robi had previously visited a hospital for dehydration and loose motions, raising concerns about his health at the match.
The incident occurred during the first session when Robi waved a Bangladeshi flag from the unauthorised stand, which allegedly led to a confrontation with Indian fans. Tensions rose until security stepped in, but Robi claimed that he was physically assaulted during the lunch break.
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