Rajasthan Royals’ fielding coach Dishant Yagnik has tested positive for Covid-19, the IPL team announced on Wednesday, making it the first such case among the league franchises ahead of their departure next week to this year’s tournament venue, the UAE.
Yagnik is currently in his hometown Udaipur and has been advised to get admitted to hospital for his 14-day quarantine.
“Post 14 days, Dishant will be undergoing two tests as per the protocols of BCCI. On return of two negative reports, he will be allowed to join the team after self isolating for 6 days and receiving 3 further negative tests upon his arrival in the UAE,” said Royals in a statement.
