s sreesanthSreesanth, the Indian fast bowler, has tested positive for the H1N1 virus but doctors said he was recovering. He was admitted to a local Chandigarh hospital after showing multiple symptoms and will miss the second Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Sreesanth was tested for swine flu and the results were positive. “Sreesanth was brought here last night with cough, sore throat and fever,” said Dr AR Banerjee, director of the Fortis hospital in Chandigarh. “Various tests have been done and he is doing fine.”

Sreesanth will remain in the hospital for a day or two, said a release from the Punjab Cricket Association.

The Indian team’s manager Mayank Parekh was also admitted in hospital with flu-like symptoms. “The manager has been admitted to the hospital only as a precautionary measure after he developed cough and cold,” joint secretary of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) GS Walia said.

Gautam Gambhir and the team’s video analyst Dhananjay also underwent precautionary tests which returned negative. The Indian team members were also advised to report to the team management if they had flu-like symptoms. “The tests for swine flu will only be done if there are any symptoms of flu,” Walia said. “Otherwise, players can just have a routine medical checkup.”