Wednesday’s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will take place in Mumbai instead of Pune, subject to Capitals clearing RT-PCR testing on the morning of the game. In case the match cannot take place as scheduled on April 20, the IPL will reschedule the match. ESPNcricinfo has learnt that the decision was taken by the IPL at a meeting on Tuesday, in the wake of several members of the Capitals’ contingent testing positive.
On Monday, Capitals issued a statement, confirming Australian allrounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19. In addition to Marsh, two support staff members had tested positive for Covid-19. It is learnt that the IPL felt that it would prefer to not make the teams travel so that the integrity of the tournament bubble is maintained.
Capitals’ contingent underwent a fresh round of testing on Tuesday morning, the results of which are awaited. While Capitals continued to be in quarantine since Monday, the team has been asked to train in Mumbai.
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