The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has ben postponed after two KKR players test COVID-19 positive.
"IPL reschedules KKR-RCB match slated for May 3, 2021, after 2 KKR players test positive. Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days. All other team members have tested negative for COVID -19," states a release.
UPDATE: IPL reschedules today's #KKRvRCB match after two KKR players test positive. #VIVOIPL
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Both the players have isolated themselves from the rest of the squad and the medical team is in continuous touch with the duo and are monitoring their health.
Meanwhile, KKR have now moved towards a daily testing routine to identify any other possible cases and treat them at the earliest.
"The Medical Team is also determining the close and casual contacts of the two positive cases during the 48 hours prior to collection of the sample that returned the positive test results."
"The BCCI and the Kolkata Knight Riders prioritise the health and safety of everyone involved and all measures are being taken in that endeavour," the statement read.