BCCI makes change within the venue of DCvsPBKS match as a result of covid outbreak: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has determined to conduct the Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) match within the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai following the covid outbreak within the former crew’s camp. The match was earlier scheduled to be staged in Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
“UPDATE: The #DCvPBKS match scheduled for tomorrow, 20th April, has been shifted to the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai from MCA Stadium, Pune in light of the recent COVID-19 cases in the camp,” wrote Delhi Capitals in its social media handles.
It additional talked about that the whole squad together with help employees and non-playing members will bear RT-PCR testing on Wednesday morning to stay on the protected grounds forward of the conflict towards Punjab Kings.
“The entire contingent will undergo another round of RT-PCR testing on Wednesday morning.”
Notably, as many as 5 members of the Delhi Capitals contingent have been examined covid optimistic within the final couple of days.
“The change of venue has been triggered due to five COVID-19 positive cases in the Delhi Capitals contingent,” BCCI mentioned in a press release.
- Patrick Farhat – Physiotherapist (examined optimistic on April 15)
- Chetan Kumar – Sports Massage Therapist (examined optimistic on April 16)
- Dr Abhijit Salvi – Team physician (examined optimistic on April 18)
- Mitchell Marsh – Player (examined optimistic on April 18)
- Akash Mane – Social Media Content crew member (examined optimistic on April 18)
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after he returned covid optimistic on April 18th.
As per the stories out there, the whole DC group is being examined frequently. Daily assessments are being held to detect any unidentified covid circumstances. Fortunately, the stories of testing on April 19 have come unfavorable.
“The Covid positive cases are under isolation and medical observation. They will be tested on Day 6 and 7 and subject to both the tests being negative, they will be re-integrated into the Delhi Capitals bio-secured bubble,” BCCI mentioned within the assertion.
“From April 16 onwards, the whole Delhi Capitals contingent has been put below a every day RT-PCR testing process. The 4th spherical of RT-PCR assessments performed on April 19 have returned unfavorable.
As per the principles put in place by the BCCI, each franchise within the Tata IPL 2022 is being examined each fifth day for covid throughout regular circumstances. However, if a franchise feels the necessity for extra frequent testing then the choice is welcomed by the BCCI.
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