Rajasthan Royals fielding coach Dishant Yagnik tests positive for coronavirus
The 13th season of the Indian Premier League is all set to begin in the UAE from 19th September. The BCCI has received official approval from the Indian government and teams shall soon start embarking for the Middle East nation. However, Rajasthan Royals have faced a major blow to their preparations with their fielding coach Dishant Yagnik testing positive for coronavirus. The former Royals cricketer confirmed the development via his official Twitter account.
Hi all, I hv tested COVID +. Pls get tested if you hv been in contact with me in the last 10 days. In line wd BCCI protocols I will be now quarantining for 14 days. I will then need 2 ngtv tests b4 joining the team @rajasthanroyals in UAE. Thx 4 yr blessings & good wishes!
— Dishant Yagnik (@Dishantyagnik77) August 12, 2020
Yagnik will now have to undergo a quarantine period of 14 days. He will also have to clear two negative tests to ensure his participation in the IPL. Only after two negative tests, he can join the rest of the squad in UAE.
Former Indian domestic cricketer, Yagnik represented Rajasthan Royals from 2011 to 2015 as a wicketkeeper-batsman. After retiring from the game, he joined RR as a fielding coach. He had recently interacted with 100MB to discuss how his team was keeping up in the lockdown phase.
