“A net bowler tested positive this morning. Players have been asked to stay in their rooms,” IPL sources said hours before Sunday’s match. Chennai Super Kings,
Delhi Capitals have to play against CSK in the second match of the day DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Sources said a fresh round of testing took place on Sunday morning, with all the crew members confined to their rooms.
This is the second time during IPL 2022 that the Delhi team has been forced into isolation.
Earlier in the season there were six members of the franchise including physio Patrick Farhart, all-rounder Michelle Marshawkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert And three other non-playing members had tested positive for the virus.
The Capitals’ matches against Punjab Kings and Rajasthan RoyalsOriginally scheduled to be played in Pune, it was also moved to Mumbai.
As per IPL protocol, Delhi Capitals will have to undergo a second round of screening and till then all the members will have to isolate in their respective rooms.