rahul dravid covid positive: India coach Rahul Dravid tests positive for Covid-19: Report

A few days ahead of India’s opening campaign in the Asia Cup T20 tournament in the United Arab Emirates, the team suffered a major setback when a report said that head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for COVID-19.

Dravid did not travel to Zimbabwe for the recently concluded three-match One Day International series, which the KL Rahul-led side won 3-0. Due to the hectic international schedule, the senior selection committee rested the coaching staff including Dravid, batting coach Vikram Rathor and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.

India will begin their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup on August 28 and will be looking to avenge their 10-wicket loss against Babar Azam in the ICC T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates last year.

A media report said that it is not clear whether Dravid will join the squad for the crucial opening match or fly to the UAE after getting clearance from the Indian Cricket Board’s medical staff.

However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet confirmed Dravid to be Kovid-19 positive.

Originally published at Pen 18