Two Indian cricket team members test COVID-19 positive in England

Indian wicket keeper batsman, Rishabh Pant, who was seen amidst crowds, during the Euro Cup football matches at the Wembley Stadium in London – tested positive for COVID-19 a few days back.

Team India’s throwdown specialist, Dayananda Garani also tested positive which has now led to the isolation of a couple of other players. The players include wicket keeper Wriddhiman Saha and bowling coach Bharat Arun. All the four are in isolation now.

“He (Pant) is in quarantine at an acquaintance’s place and won’t be travelling with the team to Durham on Thursday,” a BCCI source told PTI on Thursday.

“Yes, one player has tested positive but he has been in isolation for the last eight days. He was not staying in any hotel with the team, so no other player has been affected. But I can’t divulge the name of the player,” BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla told PTI on Thursday.

“As of now no other player has tested positive. Also you must be aware our secretary Jay Shah has written a letter to all players to maintain protocols,” Shukla added.

Further reports suggested that Rishabh Pant has no symptoms and is on track for recovery.

Meanwhile Jasprit Bumrah and Hanuma Vihari who also visited the Euro Cup matches tested negative which came in as a sigh of relief for the Indian cricket management.