IPL 2021: KKR's Nitish Rana Tests Covid Negative In 2nd Test
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Nitish Rana has tested positive for Covid-19 and is undergoing quarantine at the team hotel in Mumbai. The 26-year-old batsman, who made 352 runs in 14 matches duri
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Nitish Rana has tested negative for Covid-19 in his second test, after testing positive in the first a few days ago, a statement from Kolkata Knight Riders said on Wednesday.
Rana has now joined the rest of the team in training. "Mr. Nitish Rana had checked into the KKR team hotel in Mumbai on March 21, 2021, with a negative COVID report which was done on March 19, 2021. As per IPL protocol, he was tested on March 22, during his quarantine and the report showed that he was positive. He has had no symptoms and has been completely asymptomatic since," the statement said.
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It said that he had tested negative in his second test on Wednesday and will soon start training.
"Again, as per IPL protocol, he isolated himself and was tested again, today. We are glad to report that he has tested negative. We expect him to start training with the team shortly and be fully fit well before the start of the season," KKR said.