Ahead of the beginning of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 with a conflict between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai on Friday, the cash-rich league has discovered itself in a spot due to a number of constructive COVID-19 exams in numerous franchises’ camps.
Apart from the bottom workers and occasion managers at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, a number of gamers like Axar Patel and Devdutt Padikkal have been too.
Nitish Rana (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Nitish Rana had examined constructive for COVID-19 on March 22 after becoming a member of the squad within the crew lodge in Mumbai the day past. As per IPL protocol, he was examined for the virus final month, throughout his quarantine and the report confirmed that he was asymptomatic. On April 1, the 27-year-old lefthander examined unfavourable and KKR confirmed that “he would be fully fit well before the start of the season.”
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Devdutt Padikkal examined constructive for COVID-19 on March 22 and in line with a franchise assertion on April 7, he got here out unfavourable within the newest spherical of testing. After quarantining himself for round two weeks at his house in Bengaluru, the 20-year-old rejoined the crew on Wednesday. “The RCB medical team was in constant touch with Devdutt to ensure his safety and well-being,” the franchise said in a launch.
Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals)
Since becoming a member of Delhi Capitals in 2019, Axar Patel has cemented his place within the crew. (File)
Delhi Capitals (DC) all-rounder Axar Patel examined constructive for COVID-19 on April 3, six days earlier than the beginning of the brand new version of the match. Confirming the information, Delhi Capitals mentioned in a press release, “He had checked into the team hotel in Mumbai on March 28, 2021, with a negative report. His report from the second COVID test came positive.” The left-arm spinner is at present in isolation at a “designated medical care facility” and as per the BCCI’s protocols, he’ll solely be allowed to rejoin his teammates after he exams unfavourable for the an infection.
Daniel Sams (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowling all-rounder Daniel Sams, who made his IPL debut final season for Delhi Capitals, examined constructive for COVID-19 on April 7. “Daniel Sams checked into the team hotel in Chennai on April 3 with a negative COVID report on arrival. His report from the second test on April 7 came positive,” RCB mentioned in a press release. The franchise additionally mentioned that it’s going to proceed to watch Sams’ well being throughout his isolation as per BCCI’s protocols.
Earlier on April 6, Mumbai Indians’ wicket-keeping marketing consultant and expertise scout Kiran More had additionally examined constructive for the virus, however all different members of the defending champions’ squad returned unfavourable studies.
Because of the latest COVID-19 spike in India, the BCCI has determined to check everybody within the IPL bio-bubble every day as an alternative of each third day, as was the case final 12 months. There is now a separate bio-bubble for floor workers and curators.
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