In shocking news, the 39th Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was postponed earlier on Monday. The development comes after KKR players namely Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier have been tested Covid-19 positive.
As per the reports, one of the infected players, Varun Chakravarthy went to the hospital because had some issues with his stomach. KKR spinner might have contracted the virus infection during his hospital visit. Other reports say that Varun went to the hospital for knee scans. However, BCCI hasn’t made has been no confirmation from the BCCI regarding the same.
According to Sports Tak, Varun Chakravarthy went to a hospital for his knee scans, joined the team without doing any quarantines and played the next match against Delhi Capitals.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 3, 2021
BCCI confirmed that both players were tested positive in the 3rd round of testing in the last four days. On the other hand, many are confused as to how the players got affected despite being in the bio-bubble. KKR last played against Delhi Capitals on April 29. It remains to be seen whether DC players will also be tested now. Varun Chakravarthy had featured in the playing XI and he must have communicated with players.
ALSO READ: Pat Cummins $50000 to UNICEF Australia Instead Of PM CARES Fund
BCCI’s press release read: “Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days. All other team members have tested negative for COVID -19. Both the players have isolated themselves from the rest of the squad. The Medical Team is in continuous touch with the duo and is monitoring their health. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders have now moved towards a daily testing routine to identify any other possible cases and treat them at the earliest.”
ALSO READ: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley Rejects Plans For Arranging Charter Flights For Players
Here is how Twitterati reacted to the shocking news:
From what I know there was no breach of bubble but the player had to go to hospital to get some medical checks done and may have picked up the infection there. Other tests, not covid tests. More awaited.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) May 3, 2021
💄Big Breaking :- IPL reschedules KKR vs RCB match slated for May 3, 2021 after 2 KKR players tested positive. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last 4 days. @IPL#KKRvRCB #KKR #IPL2021
— Dhanraj Goswami (@_ImDhanRaj) May 3, 2021
According To ANI Report: Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrior tested positive for #COVID19
— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) May 3, 2021
IPL match between KKR & RCB postponed after KKR pair Varun Chakaravarthy & Sandeep Warrier both returned positive Covid-19 tests. One of the infected players went to hospital after suffering a stomach complaint, which is believed to be the likely time of infection #IPL2021
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) May 3, 2021
