T Natarajan, who is currently asymptomatic, has isolated himself from the rest of the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer T Natarajan tested positive for COVID-19 at a scheduled RT-PCR test ahead of his team’s IPL 2021 encounter against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday. Despite the positive test, the match will go ahead in Dubai.
The 30-year-old, who is currently asymptomatic, has isolated himself from the rest of the squad. Six close contacts of the player have also been placed in isolation.
As per a release, all-rounder Vijay Shankar, team manager Vijay Kumar, physio Shyam Sundar J, doctor Anjana Vannan, logistics manager Tushar Khedkar, and net bowler Periyasamy Ganesan have been identified as the six close contacts.
“The rest of the contingent including the close contacts underwent RT-PCR tests at 5 AM local time this morning and the test reports are negative,” added a statement.
Natarajan has 20 IPL wickets from 24 matches that he has played.
The IPL 2021 resumed on Sunday after it had to be halted in May due to multiple COVID-19 cases in its bio-bubble when the event was being staged in India.
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