New Delhi: : The outbreak of Corona in India is increasing so fast that despite all the precaution, IPL has also come in its grip. Delhi Capitals star Akshar Patel has been found infected with the corona before the IPL began. This news is a major setback for the IPL. Earlier, Nitish Rana of KKR was also found to be Corona positive.
DC camp confirmed the development. “Unfortunately, Axar has tested positive. He is isolating and all protocols are being followed,” the source said. Axar is the second player after Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana to test positive for the virus. Rana though tested negative for coronavirus on Thursday after returning a positive result on March 22. Having undergone self-isolation after the positive result, he underwent a COVID-19 test on Thursday and tested negative.
The BCCI SOP says a player who tests positive for COVID-19 must isolate in the designated area outside the bio-secure environment for a minimum of 10 days from the first day of symptoms or the date of collection of the sample which resulted in a positive RT-PCR report, whichever is earlier. “During the 10-day isolation, the individual must rest and avoid any exercises. The team doctor should regularly monitor the case. If symptoms worsen during the course of isolation, the individual must be hospitalised immediately,” the SOP states. Things haven’t looked too bright in Mumbai with groundstaff at the Wankhede Stadium testing positive for coronavirus. With cases rising in the state of Maharashtra, IPL franchises have started feeling a little wary and are keeping fingers crossed with the 14th edition of the league set to get underway from April 9.
