Delhi Capitals’ Axar Patel checks optimistic for COVID-19 forward of IPL 2021

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel has examined optimistic for COVID-19 on Saturday, six days earlier than the beginning of the IPL 2021.
“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. He is currently in isolation at a designated medical care facility,” mentioned a Delhi Capitals assertion.
As per the BCCI’s protocols, Axar must isolate himself outdoors the bio-secure motion. The left-arm spinner will solely be allowed to hitch his teammates after he checks detrimental for the an infection.
“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,” states the BCCI SOP, as per ANI.
Axar is the second participant after Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana to check optimistic for the virus. Rana although examined detrimental for COVID-19 on Thursday after returning a optimistic consequence on March 22.
Axar joined Delhi Capitals within the IPL 2019 public sale for Rs 5 crore. Since then, he has cemented his place within the group, enjoying 14 matches in 2019 and 15 in 2020.
Delhi Capitals is about to open their marketing campaign towards Chennai Super Kings on April 10 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, the place 10 groundstaff and 6 occasion managers have just lately examined optimistic for the virus.