Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Players in coronavirus-hit resort in Chennai protected, says TNCA official
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Around 20 employees members of a resort in Chennai the place gamers of three groups collaborating within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy are staying have examined optimistic however Tamil Nadu Cricket Association on Monday stated that the cricketers had been protected and there was nothing to panic.
Three groups scheduled to participate within the Plate group – Meghalaya, Manipur and Mizoram — are being put up on the resort.
“There is nothing to panic. The players and the others involved in the tournament staying at Leela Palace are safe. They are staying in a bio-secure environment,” a TNCA official informed PTI.
An official of one of many groups stated the employees members had been outdoors the bio-bubble and never involved with the gamers. “It is true that some of the staff tested positive for coronavirus, but they are outside the bio-bubble. The players are fine.”
One of the gamers staying on the resort stated they’ve remained confined to their rooms. “So far things are fine. We have been tested and we are confined to our rooms,” the participant stated.
The Plate group matches of the Mushtaq Ali Trophy are scheduled to start at varied venues in Chennai from January 11.
Leela Palace is the second star resort in Chennai the place employees members have examined optimistic for COVID-19 after ITC Grand Chola which emerged as a sizzling spot with over 80 individuals testing optimistic.