Delhi Capitals in isolation after another Covid case in camp

The Delhi Capitals contingent has been forced into isolation once more after a positive Covid case emerged in the latest round of testing. Sources in the franchise and BCCI have revealed to this website that a net bowler had tested positive.

The development has come about just hours before the Capitals were to play their 11th game of the season, against Chennai Super Kings, at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday (May 8) evening. Sources have revealed that a fresh round testing was conducted on Sunday morning with all members of the contingent confined to their rooms.

It is the second time during the course of IPL 2022 that the Delhi team has been forced into isolation. Earlier in the season, six members of the team including physio Patrick Farhart, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, keeper-batter Tim Seifert and three other non-playing members had tested positive for Coronavirus. Their games against Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, originally scheduled to be played in Pune, were also moved to Mumbai.

The BCCI is yet to make an announcement but sources in the franchises have said they are not expecting any change in the match schedule. "We understand the match will go ahead, otherwise we would have been informed by now," said a CSK official. "It is only a net bowler and all players are in their rooms. So we do not expect changes."

The Rishabh Pant-led side have 10 points from 10 games, with five wins and as many losses, and remain in contention for a Playoffs berth. Their other three games after Sunday's fixture are against Rajasthan Royals on May 11, Punjab Kings on May 16 and Mumbai Indians on May 21.

Later on Sunday evening, it emerged that all players were given clearance as the RT-PCR tests, done on them in the morning, came negative. The franchise and BCCI sources have confirmed the negative results, paving the way for the game later in the night. "The game is on, that is important. We will start at the normal time," said a Delhi source, who has been in isolation since morning.

Prithvi Shaw admitted to hospital

Meanwhile, it has been learnt that Prithvi Shaw has been admitted to the hospital. The immediate reason for hospitalisation is not known but the young opener is believed to be suffering from a high fever. Shaw (22), who has been in good form this season has been providing strong starts, but missed out on the last game against SRH at the Brabourne on May 5. Inevitably, he will miss Sunday's game too. "(He has been) admitted with fever. Don't have any other details," said a franchise official confirming the issue with Shaw.