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IPL 2021: Two KKR Players tests positive, KKR vs RCB suspended

In an unexpected turn of events, the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, which was scheduled for today, has been postponed because of Covid-related concerns in the KKR camp.

As per reports, a few members of the KKR camp have been sent into isolation. However, it is for the first time in this season that a match is being suspended.

The reports revealed that two top stars from Kolkata Knight Riders – Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier – have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. They both left IPL 2021 Bio-bubble and went for a scan via an official green signal.

However, other KKR players tests have come negative so far. Following this development, the board has rescheduled the match between Kolkata and Bangalore. A new date for the match will be announced by today’s evening.

So far, Royal Challengers Bangalore led by Virat Kohli-led is in third place in the points table with 10 points while Kolkata Knight Riders are in the seventh position with two wins from seven games they played.

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