Chennai Super Kings: IPL 2021: A member of the Chennai Super Kings content team tests positive for Covid-19 | Cricket news

CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a Covid-19 scare on Saturday when a staff in their contingent tested positive for the dreaded virus ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) that begins on April 9. However, it can be confirmed through reliable sources that none of their players or support staff were affected.
CSK plays its first match against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 10.
“He’s an official on the CSK content team. His tests have passed today, after which he has been completely isolated from the rest of the squad. It can be confirmed that he did not reach out to the players and support staff. So everyone is safe and the team will continue to practice as usual today, ”said a team source who is following developments.

During the last IPL as well, CSK members, including two players Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad, tested positive before the tournament in the United Arab Emirates.
The source said that no players or support personnel violated the protocols this time.
“There are no infractions and the team has strictly adhered to all protocols. It is unfortunate that a member of the content team was affected. But he has put the team on guard and they are taking all kinds of precautions, “said the source.
Meanwhile, several employees at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday. The Wankhede will host 10 IPL games this season from April 10-25, including five CSK games.