Coronavirus | Eight groundsmen at Wankhede Stadium test positive
The Hindu
The development comes barely a week before the IPL 2021 is scheduled to begin.
Eight groundstaff members at the Wankhede Stadium have tested COVID-19 positive during the tests conducted ahead of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL’s) 2021 edition. The Wankhede is scheduled to host 10 league games from April 10 to 25. The Hindu understands all the 19 groundstaff members at the Wankhede Stadium underwent RT-PCR tests over the last week. While three were confirmed to have contracted the virus during the tests conducted on March 26, five more test reports conducted on April 1 returned positive on Friday. It could not be ascertained whether the remaining groundstaffers were isolated after a few had been infected during the first round of testing.
Niki Prasad shines with bat as Delhi Capitals secure thrilling last-ball win against Mumbai Indians in WPL.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru sign Sneh Rana as replacement for injured Shreyanka Patil in Women's Premier League 2025.
Jude Bellingham's expletive leads to Real Madrid draw, while Atletico Madrid also draws with 10 men.
Jannik Sinner accepts three-month ban for doping, free to play in French Open, controversy resolved.
Kerala Blasters suffer 3-0 defeat at home to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in ISL, jeopardizing playoff hopes.
Tamil Nadu pacer M. Mohammed surprised by fetching highest bid in TNPL auction, dreams of playing in IPL.
Top performances by Aishwarya Mishra and Sachin Yadav at National Games raise questions about Indian athletics.
Late tap-in by Daniel Chukwu secures Chennaiyin FC's 2-1 victory over Punjab FC in ISL match.
Dronacharya awardee Jaspal Rana returns as NRAI High Performance Coach, leading a team of top shooting experts.
Delhi's Sumit Mathur reflects on his Ranji Trophy season, aiming to improve accuracy and pace as a bowler.
Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner accepts three-month ban in settlement with WADA for accidental doping contamination.
Indian cricket team departs for Champions Trophy in Dubai with key players, including Virat Kohli, and new squad additions.
Pedri, the coach's favorite, is a midfield maestro with limitless potential and a key player for Barcelona.