The Delhi Capitals’ (DC) are currently locking horns with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.
Delhi Capitals. Courtesy: PTI
HIGHLIGHTS
- DC are currently locking horns with CSK
- The Capitals’ support staff wore masks in the dugout during the game
- DC are placed in the middle of the points table
Prior to their match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday, May 8 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai, Delhi Capitals (DC) found themselves in trouble after one of their net bowlers tested positive for COVID-19. If reports are to be believed, the DC players and support staff had to undergo a fresh round of testing on Sunday morning.
In the meantime, it’s been learned that the net bowler, who contracted the ungodly coronavirus, has gone into a 7-day isolation period. After the incident over the last few hours, the DC support staff members, including head coach Ricky Ponting, were seen wearing a mask in the dugout during the match against the four-time IPL champions.
DC FACING ISSUES
It’s not the first time that the Capitals have faced issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, six members of the franchise, including Australian all rounder Mitchell Marsh, physio Patrick Farhart, New Zealand keeper-batter Tim Seifert and three other members tested positive.
Their matches against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) were earlier scheduled to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. But due to the hassles surrounding the pandemic, the games had to be shifted to Mumbai.
The Capitals, led by young keeper Rishabh Pant, have had an indifferent run in the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). After winning five of their first 10 matches in the tournament, they are placed fifth in the points table with a net run rate of +0.641.
