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IPL 2021: Entire DC contingent isolating after two KKR players test positive For Covid-19
With Covid-19 positive cases appearing in the contingent, the BCCI has asked players and support staff from Delhi Capitals (DC) to go into quarantine. DC faced KKR on April 29, where the former came out on top with a win. The team is also unsure of going ahead with the scheduled practice session on Tuesday. Both sides are set to face each other again on May 8. Delhi last played on Sunday, when they faced Punjab Kings (PBKS).
The two players from KKR who tested positive are Sandeep Warrier and Varun Chakravarthy.
The duo is currently recovering. KKR also updated fans through Instagram that the two cricketers are in good spirits.
DC is currently in pole position in the IPL 2021 Points Table, with six wins and two defeats.
India is currently battling the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and is among the worst-hit countries in the world. In the last 24 hours, the country has seen a huge surge of 3.68 lakh fresh cases. Also, India's caseload has gone up to 1.99 crores. The tournament began on 9th April and the final is scheduled to take place on 30th May.
Even, five Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) ground staff have tested positive. DDCA will be hosting IPL 2021 matches until May 8.
