India women T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur tests COVID-19 positive

Harmanpreet Kaur had shown decent form in the ODIs scoring a half-century and a 40. India, who returned to international cricket after 12 months, lost both the ODI and T20 series.

India women T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur has tested positive for COVID-19. (Source: Twitter)

The Indian women’s T20 team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Kaur, who did not play in the T20 series against South Africa in Lucknow after injuring herself in the fifth ODI on March 17, got herself tested on Monday after developing mild fever. 

“Unfortunately I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am feeling OK and I have quarantined myself by following all the adviced guidelines advised by the authorities and my doctors," Harmanpreet wrote in a message posted on her social media account.

"A humble request to all those people who have come in contact with me in last 7 days to please get themselves tested to be on the safer side. By God's grace and your well wishes, I will be back on the field soon. I urge you all to please wear mask and stay safe," the message added. 

pic.twitter.com/Ge58dgSxpe — Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) March 30, 2021

Kaur had shown decent form in the ODIs scoring a half-century and a 40. India, who returned to international cricket after 12 months, lost both the ODI and T20 series. 

Earlier, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Monday (March 29) became the fourth Indian cricketer to test COVID-19 positive, having recently taken part in the veteran’s Road Safety World Series tournament in Raipur, which is fast turning out to be a super spreader.  

Before Irfan, his elder brother Yusuf, legendary Sachin Tendulkar and S Badrinath have all taken to twitter to announce that they have tested positive for COVID-19.  

“I have tested positive for COVID-19 with no symptoms and have isolated myself and quarantined at home. I would request those who came in contact with me in recent past to please get themselves tested,” Irfan tweeted.  

“Urging all to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Wishing you all good health,” he further wrote.

(with PTI inputs)