IPL 2021: DC pacer Anrich Nortje tests COVID-19 positive, as per reports

Earlier, DC spinner Akshar Patel had tested positive for COVID-19.

Delhi Capitals’ (DC) South African pacer Anrich Nortje has tested positive for COVID-19 virus, ANI reported. Nortje was last seen in the ODI series against Pakistan. The pacer played the first two ODIs against the Babar Azam-led side and then he made his way to India to take part in the IPL 2021.

Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments said that the pacer tested positive while undergoing quarantine.

"He came in with a negative report, but has unfortunately tested positive now while undergoing quarantine," the source said.

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The BCCI SOP says a player/support staff, who tests positive for COVID-19, must isolate in the designated area outside the bio-secure environment for a minimum of 10 days from the first day of symptoms or the date of collection of the sample which resulted in a positive RT-PCR report, whichever is earlier.

This is the second case of COVID-19 positive player in Delhi Capitals camp, as earlier Akshar Patel was affected with the virus as well.

Delhi Capitals started their IPL 2021 by beating Chennai Super Kings in their first match under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant. Pant took over from the injured Shreyas Iyer as DC captain.

Delhi Capitals will next take on Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

(ANI inputs)