India and Kings XI Punjab batsman Karun Nair examined optimistic for COVID-19 final month however has now recovered and can journey to the UAE for the Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning September 19. Cricket web site ESPNCricinfo reported that Nair “went into self-isolation for greater than two weeks” earlier than testing destructive for the dreaded virus. The franchise didn’t touch upon the report however a BCCI supply informed PTI that Nair returned a destructive take a look at on August eight on the finish of his quarantine. He’ll now should clear three extra assessments like the remainder of the contingent to have the ability to fly out to the UAE on August 20.
“He’s completely wonderful now. He was asymptomatic all through and was feeling okay. His take a look at got here destructive after two weeks and he has even resumed private coaching. Now, he will probably be examined like all different squad members earlier than the staff leaves for UAE,” the supply stated.
Nair, who has scored a triple hundred in Checks, final performed for India in 2017. He has been part of KXIP since 2018.
The 28-year-old will probably be taking part in alongside Karnataka teammates Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul, who will captain the facet for the primary time.
The staff will probably be primarily based in Dubai and like the remainder of the edges, all gamers and assist employees will endure a six-day quarantine upon arrival. They will even have to return three destructive assessments to enter the bio-bubble and begin coaching.
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On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals introduced their fielding coach Dishant Yagnik had tested for coronavirus and is quarantining in Udaipur, his hometown.
The IPL will probably be held throughout three venues — Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi — from September 19 to November 10.
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