Rajasthan Royals’ fielding coach Dishant Yagnik has tested positive for Covid-19. The IPL franchise released a statement in this regard and stated the test was conducted keeping in mind that the team members need to assemble in Mumbai next week for their flight to the UAE, the venue of the tournament this year.
Dishant, who is currently in his hometown Udaipur, has been advised to be admitted to a hospital for a minimum period of 14 days. After which, he will undergo two more tests as per the guidelines laid by BCCI and once after being tested negative twice he will be allowed to join the team in UAE.
Rajasthan Royals’ fielding coach Dishant Yagnik has tested positive for Covid-19. The IPL franchise released a statement in this regard and stated the test was conducted keeping in mind that the team members need to assemble in Mumbai next week for their flight to the UAE, the venue of the tournament this year.
Dishant, who is currently in his hometown Udaipur, has been advised to be admitted to a hospital for a minimum period of 14 days. After which, he will undergo two more tests as per the guidelines laid by BCCI and once after being tested negative twice he will be allowed to join the team in UAE.
Upon his arrival in UAE, Dishant will have to stay in self isolation for the next six days and where he will another set of three additional Covid tests.
The franchise also confirmed that no other players or staff members of the team have come in close proximity to Dishant in the past 10 days.
The franchise also confirmed that no other players or staff members of the team have come in close proximity to Dishant in the past 10 days.