Daniel Sams tested positive for COVID-19

RCB all-rounder Daniel Sams was tested positive for COVUD-19 ahead of the team’s first match on 9^th April against Mumbai Indians. He is the second RCB cricketer since Devdutt Padikkal to test positive for the novel coronavirus.

The Australian all-rounder arrived India on April 3 and tested negative for COVID-19 at that time. His 2^nd test on April 7 came out positive. He is currently asymptomatic and is in isolation at a designated medical facility. He is in constant touch with the medical team and is being monitored as per the BCCI protocols.

Royal Challengers Bangalore made a official statement on social media announcing the situation:

Official Statement: Daniel Sams checked into the team hotel in Chennai on April 3rd, with a negative COVID report on arrival. His report from the 2nd test on 7th April came positive. Sams is currently asymptomatic and he is currently in isolation at a designated medical facility.

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 7, 2021

Sams was traded to RCB this season from Delhi Capitals along with Harshal Patel. The 28-year-old all-rounder had a remarkable Big Bash League season with Sydney Thunder franchise.

Cricketers Axar Patel, Nitish Rana and Devdutt Padikkal tested positive and were sidelined in to quarantine ahead of the marquee tournament. Nitish Rana joined back the team after testing negative eventually.

Meanwhile Padikkal came out negative in the latest round of testing and has joined the team back in the bubble on Wednesday, April 7.

RCB will take on Mumbai Indians in the tourney opener on 9^th April 2021 at Chennai.