Devdutt Padikkal, a batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore, has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced on Sunday. The left-handed opener tested positive on March 22 and has been quarantined at his Bengaluru home since then, according to the RCB. “On March 22, 2021, Devdutt Padikkal tested positive for COVID-19. Since then, he has been under involuntary quarantine at his Bengaluru home. As per IPL protocol, Devdutt will be able to enter the RCB bio-bubble once his RT-PCR tests are negative “RCB sent out a tweet. “Devdutt’s welfare and well-being are being monitored by the RCB Medical staff. He is in good shape, and we are looking forward to seeing him join the squad for #IPL2021.”
Official Statement: Devdutt Padikkal tested positive for COVID-19 on 22nd March 2021. He has been in mandatory quarantine at his residence in Bengaluru since then. Devdutt will be fit to join the RCB bio-bubble once his RT-PCR tests are negative, as per IPL protocol.
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