Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Devdutt Padikkal has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. As per a report in the Times of India, the 20-year-old is currently under quarantine making him the third cricketer to test positive for the virus just week ahead of the tournament.Padikkal was in red-hot form in the prestigious Vijay Hazare Trophy and emerged as the second-highest run-scorer, amassing 737 runs from seven matches at an average of 147.40.
Delhi Capitals’ premier all-rounder Axar Patel had also tested positive for the virus on Saturday and is under the supervision of the team’s official medical staff.