**India pace bowler Sree Santh has been taken to hospital in Chandigarh after contracting swine flu.**The 26-year-old had already missed the first Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka with what was thought at the time to be a viral infection.
“He will remain in hospital for a day or two. He is recovering well and all his vital signs are normal,” the Punjab Cricket Association spokesman said.
The second Twenty20 international will take place in Mohali later on Saturday.
However, it is unclear if Santh will miss any of the five one-day internationals which follow. No other players have shown any symptoms of swine flu.
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“He was admitted to the Fortis Hospital and was seen by physician Dr Vikas Bhutani prior to admission,” the statement added.
"Due to persistent symptoms of cough, fever and body ache, a throat swab was sent for H1N1 (swine flu) testing.
“The report was found to be positive and he was immediately put on medication.”
The right-armer, who has played 16 Tests, 41 ODIs and 10 Twenty20 internationals since his India debut in 2005, was recently recalled after an injury-hit 18-month absence from the national side.
A colourful figure with a history of disciplinary problems, he also had a spell with English county side Warwickshire towards the end of the 2009 season.