IPL hit hard by COVID-19 |
The blockbuster event of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the Indian Premier League (IPL) gad a big setback on 7th April as the tally of players testing positive for Covid-19 went up to four with Royal Challengers Bangalore`s Daniel Sams joining the list. Earlier, Axar Patel of Delhi Capitals, RCB`s Devdutt Padikkal, and KKR`s Nitish Rana too had tested positive. Padikkal, however, has now tested negative and joined the camp. According to a statement from the Bengaluru-based franchise, "Daniel Sams checked into the team hotel in Chennai on April 3rd with a negative Covid report on arrival. His report from the 2nd test on 7th April came positive. Sams is currently asymptomatic and he is currently in isolation at a designated medical facility. RCB medical team is in constant touch with Daniel Sams and continues to monitor his health and abide by the BCCI protocol.” Apart from four players, ground staff, and other workers at the Wankhede Stadium and Mumbai Indians talent scout Kiran More too have tested positive. The IPL is preparing to navigate its way through six venues at a time when the country is reeling under the most severe wave of the pandemic yet. RCBs Left-handed opener Padikkal, who tested positive on March 22 and was in home isolation in Bengaluru, joined the bio-bubble on 7th April. RCB stated "We are pleased to inform that Devdutt Paddikal has joined the team with a negative report for Covid-19 as per BCCI protocols. RCB`s medical team was in constant touch with Devdutt to ensure his safety and well-being.” RCB will be playing their opener against Mumbai Indians on April 9th.
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