On March 22, Devdutt Padikkal was tested positive for COVID 19, and since then, he had been quarantined at home. This talented RCB opener is likely to miss the opening two matches which could have been a big blow for the franchise.
He was the 3rd IPL player to have contracted the virus after Axar Patel and Nitish Rana. All RCB fans were very sad and worried after the news of Devdutt Padikkal’s positive COVID test.
According to SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for the IPL, anyone testing positive for COVID 10 must quarantine for at least ten days and seek advice from local health authorities. At the same time, they have to undergo two negative tests of COVID 19, and then they can play the game.
Devdutt Padikkal Joins Royal Challengers Bangalore After Negative Covid 19 Test
Bold Diaries: Devdutt Padikkal joins the RCB camp after testing negative for COVID-19. He’s healthy, feeling better and raring to go. Here’s a message to all RCB fans from Devdutt.#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/BtVszNABJW
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 7, 2021
Now, there is good news for RCB fans! According to media reports on Monday, Devdutt Padikkal, who is a left-handed batsman of RCB, has been tested negative for COVID 19 as per BCCI protocols.
The Franchise said in a report that they are pleased after two constant negative COVID tests of Devdutt Padikkal and thus, joined the team on 7th April.
After announcing this update, the Royal Challengers Bangalore said that the franchise’s medical team was in regular touch to ensure Devdutt Padikkal’s safety and health.
A Great Message To All RCB Fans!
Devdutt Padikkal joins the RCB camp after testing negative for COVID 19. He is healthy and feeling much better.
This is a great message for RCB fans because Padikkal was the leading run-scorer for RCB in IPL 2020. This IPL player has huge expectations from his fans.
Can Devdutt Padikkal add value to his team? Who team will win IPL 2021 trophy this year? What do you think? Don’t forget to drop your comments below!
