Sunrisers Hyderabad pace bowler T Natarajan has tested positive for Covid-19 at a scheduled RT-PCR test. The 30-year-old, who is currently asymptomatic, has isolated himself from the rest of the squad.
Six close contacts of the player have also been placed in isolation. According to the medical team, all-rounder Vijay Shanker, team manager Vijay Kumar, physiotherapist Shyam Sundar J, doctor Anjana Vannan, logistics manager Tushar Khedkar, and net bowler Periyasamy Ganesan have been identified as close contacts.
Natarajan’s last competitive match for SRH was against Royal challengers Bangalore (RCB) in April, this year. He also missed the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), which concluded recently.