Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were rocked by COVID-19 pandemic after 13 of their personnel, including two players, tested positive in Dubai. While BCCI's statement on Saturday (August 29) did not mention the names it was reported that CSK pacer Deepak Chahar and top-order batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad were the players who had tested positive.

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It is unclear what led to the 13 members of CSK touring party catching the virus, but their five-day training camp in Chennai before coming to Dubai is under scrutiny. As per CSK CEO, KS Viswanathan, it was skipper MS Dhoni who had suggested for the camp to prepare the players for the bio-secure bubble in UAE.

CSK team members will remain in quarantine for a few more days, even though rest of the squad has tested negative following another round of tests on Friday. The camp has been hit by double blow of COVID-19 and vice-captain Suresh Raina returning home due to personal reasons, giving the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 a miss.

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While it must be a difficult time for Deepak Chahar who is now isolated from the team, his family members are trying to be his support through messages on social media.

Deepak's sister Malti Chahar wrote on Twitter, "You are a true warrior, born to fight Day is brighter after the darkest night May you come out stronger than ever before With love & prayers, waiting to see you roar. (To all csk family) #IPL2020"

His cousin brother Rahul Chahar, who plays for Mumbai Indians and is currently with the team in Abu Dhabi, also tweeted, "Stay strong brother. hoping for your speedy recovery and all my prayers for you. get well soon @deepak_chahar9"