Ten members of Chennai Super kings squad tested positive for COVID-19

At least 10 members of Chennai Super Kings contingent which is currently stationed in Delhi have tested positive for Covid-19, creating panic among the players.

The BCCI has reportedly expressed its concerns over the five-day training camp organized by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chennai before leaving for Dubai to take part in IPL 2020. The camp came in focus after an India limited-overs seamer and multiple other members of the CSK squad tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday.

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“CSK practised three days in Chennai out of the five days. Was there any tangible gain achieved from that camp?” a BCCI official informed PTI.

It couldn’t be immediately confirmed whether the BCCI will be coming out with an official release on the issue confirming the name of the player and the staff members but according to reports, BCCI officials have had a word with the CSK management.

It couldn’t be immediately confirmed whether the BCCI will be coming out with an official release on the issue confirming the name of the player and the staff members but according to reports, BCCI officials have had a word with the CSK management.

The franchise is yet to issue a formal statement but a league source told PTI that the number of positive cases could be between 10 and 12.
“Yes, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, who has recently played for India in white-ball cricket, along with a few staff members have tested positive for Covid-19. The number could be as high as 12,” the senior IPL source said on conditions of anonymity.

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