Three hotel staff in South Mumbai, who were in a bio-secure environment, have also been confirmed to be COVID-19 positive.
Three hotel staff in South Mumbai, who were in a bio-secure environment, have also been confirmed to be COVID-19 positive.
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been admitted to the hospital on Monday after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Thus, Marsh became the first cricketer to contract the virus during the 2022 edition of the IPL.
A statement from Delhi Capitals on Monday night confirmed that Marsh “has been hospitalised”. “The medical team of Delhi Capitals is closely monitoring Marsh’s condition.
“A few more members of the Delhi Capitals bio-bubble, including support staff members, have also tested positive. Though they are all asymptomatic, their condition is being closely monitored by the franchise,” the statement added.
While the franchise did not specify, Hindu understands that in addition to Marsh and physiotherapist Patrick Farhart (diagnosed on Friday), three others on the Capitals crew have contracted the virus. These include a team masseur, team doctor Dr. Abhijit Salvi and a member of the media team.
Three hotel staff in South Mumbai, who were in a bio-secure environment, have also been confirmed to be COVID-19 positive.
Capitals’ scheduled trip to Pune for the next two matches was put on hold after Marsh tested positive. The Capitals will face Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Pune on Wednesday and Friday respectively.
According to the IPL 2022 rule book, in case of an outbreak of COVID-19, a team can field a team if 12 players, including at least seven Indians, are available for a game.
While the Capitals statement mentioned that all other squad members are in isolation in their rooms, Hindu Understands that the remaining squad members will have to undergo another round of testing on Monday night.
Based on the results of the tests expected by Tuesday afternoon, the departure plan for the capital’s Pune will be decided.