Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje on Friday got here out of his exhausting quarantine that was prolonged by a few days following a false COVID-19 optimistic report.
The Proteas speedster, a star performer for DC within the final version, had examined optimistic for COVID-19 whereas in quarantine. But was retested and got here out unfavourable in three RT-PCR outcomes.
“Our pace superstar is now out of quarantine. After a false positive result for COVID-19, Anrich Nortje tested negative thrice, and is now part of our team bubble. We can’t wait to see him in action,” DC tweeted from its official deal with.
“It’s nice to be out of the room and see everyone at breakfast. Excited to get to training today,” Nortje mentioned in a video posted by the franchise.
He’s right here 💙
Our 🇿🇦 tempo famous person is now out of quarantine. After a false optimistic consequence for COVID-19, Anrich Nortje examined unfavourable thrice, and is now a part of our group bubble.
We cannot wait to see him in motion 🔥#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2021 @AnrichNortje02 @TajMahalMumbai pic.twitter.com/8dGh2GlniK
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 16, 2021
“It will be nice to go back to the stadium and it’s nice that the IPL is happening in India. It’s exciting to get back on the field.”
Nortje’s case is the second such occasion of false COVID-19 optimistic report within the ongoing IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders’ opener Nitish Rana had endured an identical flip of occasions.
Nortje and Kagiso Rabada had arrived in Mumbai on April 6 and began their quarantine with a unfavourable report.
However, simply as they had been presupposed to enter the group bubble from their exhausting quarantine, Nortje’s first report got here out a optimistic, which ultimately turned out to be a false alarm.