IPL 2021: SunRisers Hyderabad Bowler T Natarajan Tests Positive For Covid, Match Against Delhi Capitals To Go Ahead

IPL 2021: Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler T Natarajan has tested positive for Covid-19 at a scheduled RT-PCR test, an official IPL statement said.

SunRisers Hyderabad bowler T Natarajan has tested positive for Covid-19 at a scheduled RT-PCR test, an official IPL statement said. The player has isolated himself from the rest of the squad and is currently asymptomatic. SRH are scheduled to resume their IPL 2021 campaign later today against Delhi Capitals in Dubai. Another SRH player, Vijay Shankar, and five members of the support staff have been identified as close contacts and placed in isolation, the official statement added. T Natarajan has tested positive for COVID-19, and is presently in isolation.We wish you a swift and full recovery, Nattu. https://t.co/vZDP6gvLLT pic.twitter.com/6x7OSunc7m

"The rest of the contingent including the close contacts underwent RT-PCR tests at 5AM local time this morning and the test reports are negative. As a result, tonight's game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals will go ahead at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai," the official IPL mail stated.

SRH took to Twitter to share the news and wished Natarajan a speedy recovery.

Here are the six members who have been identified as close contacts and placed in isolation.