Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel Tests Positive For Coronavirus Ahead Of IPL 2021

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel has tested positive for coronavirus, the franchise confirmed on Saturday.

With less than a week left to the start of IPL 2021, last year's runners-up Delhi Capitals suffered a massive blow as all-rounder Axar Patel tested positive for coronavirus, the franchise confirmed on Saturday. In their media release, the Delhi-based franchise said that the player had checked into the team hotel on March 28 with a negative report but his second Covid test returned positive. "Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel has tested positive for COVID-19. He had checked into the team hotel in Mumbai on March 28, 2021, with a negative report. His report from the second COVID test, came positive," Delhi Capitals said in a statement. "He is currently in isolation at a designated medical care facility. The Delhi Capitals medical team is in constant touch with Axar and ensuring his safety and well-being. We wish him a speedy recovery," it added. Delhi Capitals are scheduled to take on three-time champions Chennai Super Kings in their opening encounter in Mumbai on April 10.