India and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha has shared his COVID-19 experience as well as opened up about his battle with the deadly virus after being infected during the recently suspended Indian Premier League (IPL 2021).
Saha was tested COVID-19 positive last week alongside some other players from the different franchises, which led to the postponement of the IPL 2021 on May 4.
Recently, the 36-year-old has revealed that he is recovering well at the moment but admitted that he was scared in the initial days after being infected by the Coronavirus last week.
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Saha told Anandabazar Patrika, “I was certainly scared. A virus that has brought the Earth to a standstill, after being infected by it, I was bound to feel scared. Everyone in the family was very worried. We reassured them through video calls that there is no reason to be afraid. I am being taken care of enough.”
On how he recognized the symptoms in the initial days, the Bengal wicketkeeper said: “I felt tired after finishing the practice on the first day of May. I felt cold. Cold & mild cough. I informed the team doctor that day. Arrangements were made for me to stay in seclusion without any risk.”
He added, “Covid test was taken on the same day. The next day the report came negative. The second day I was also tested. The result was negative. Yet I was not allowed to leave the seclusion. Because by then fever had started coming. After the test on the third day, the result was positive.”
Saha further said on his present situation, “There is no more discomfort in the body. The fever is not coming. Colds and coughs have also decreased. It goes without saying that there is no pain in the body. I don't understand if there is fatigue at all.”
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The cricketer also told his fans and well-wishers he is fine and almost healthy, but he only got to know about his fitness level once he starts his practice.
He signed off by saying, “As long as I don't start practicing, it is not possible to understand. I want to tell the supporters, don't worry. I'm almost healthy.”
