IPL 2020: 1 Chennai Super Kings player, 12 support staff members test coronavirus positive
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IPL 2020: The Chennai Super Kings player who tested positive for the novel coronavirus has been identified as a fast bowler. All those who have contracted the virus are stable and have been isolated.
10-12 members of Chennai Super Kings support staff have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of IPL 2020 (Courtesy by BCCI)
HIGHLIGHTS
- A Chennai Super Kings player has tested positive for Covid-19
- 12 members of support staff have also tested positive for coronavirus
- All Covid-19 positive CSK members are stable, isolated in Dubai
A Chennai Super Kings fast bowler and 12 members of their support staff have tested for the novel coronavirus in Dubai, weeks ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Apart from the player, the 12 who have been infected were part of the support staff and social media team, sources have told India Today.
All the members of the Chennai Super Kings who have tested positive for Covid-19 are stable and have been isolated. CSK are following all safety protocols, as per the directions of the health officials the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) SOPs.
Chennai Super Kings members completed their mandatory 6-day quarantine period in Dubai but did not resume training while a few others, including Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab have already hit the training grounds.
While CSK or the BCCI are yet to confirm the developments, sources say the members of the support staff and the social media team might have contracted the virus during their camp in Chennai.
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