Former Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Kiran More, who serves as the scout for the Mumbai Indians (MI) has tested positive for COVID-19, as informed by the franchise on Tuesday. The Mumbai-based franchise also informed that their medical team will continue to monitor More’s health and follow the BCCI protocols.
In an official statement regarding the same, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said, “Mumbai Indians’ scout and wicket keeping consultant Mr. Kiran More has tested positive for Covid-19. Mr. More is currently asymptomatic and has been isolated. Mumbai Indians and Kiran More have followed all the BCCI health guidelines.”
Mr. More is currently asymptomatic and has been isolated. Mumbai Indians and Kiran More have followed all the BCCI health guidelines. The MI medical team will continue to monitor Mr. More’s health and abide by the BCCI protocols. (2/3)
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 6, 2021
We would like to remind our fans to be safe and follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviours in these difficult times. (3/3)
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 6, 2021
Kiran More is the latest player/support staff related to IPL has tested positive for coronavirus with the 14th edition of the cash-rich league set to begin in less than a week. Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel tested positive for the virus last week, while it was revealed on Sunday that Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Devdutt Padikkal also tested positive on March 22 and he has been quarantining at his home ever since.
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Several groundsmen and event managers at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which will be hosting 10 games this season, have also tested positive for COVID-19. Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana too had tested Covid-positive but has recovered and rejoined training.
IPL 2021 is scheduled to be commencing on April 9, with defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai (MI) in the season-opener. Last year, the tournament was played in the United Arab Emirates due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in India.
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IPL 2021 sees the cash-rich league return to India, with the matches set to be played across six venues – Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.
