Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for COVID-19

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for COVID-19. Tendulkar took to Twitter and wrote that he has tested positive and has decided to quarantine himself at home.

"I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure Covid is kept at bat. However, I've tested positive today following mild symptoms. All other at home have tested negative," Tendulkar tweeted.

"I've quarantined myself at home and am following all necessary protocols as advised by my doctors," Sachin said.

Tendulkar further thanked the healthcare professionals for their support. "I want to thank all the healthcare professionals who are supporting me and many others across the country," Sachin added.

A source close to the family also confirmed that Tendulkar has tested positive and has isolated himself following the necessary protocols.

“Sachin has got himself tested and the report has come out positive. He has isolated himself and is following all the necessary protocols,” a source close to family told PTI on Saturday.

The former right-handed batsman was a part of the recently concluded Road Safety World Series in Raipur that India Legends won after beating Sri Lanka Legends in the final.

All the members of the family have tested negative. Sachin’s son Arjun who was bought by the Mumbai Indians in the mini auctions last month in Chennai has in fact recently joined the team's camp. The left-arm pacer is in quarantine and will join his teammates after the end of his isolation period.

The COVID-19 cases have been on a rise in the country for the past few days and especially in Maharashtra and Mumbai with over 36000 positive cases being recorded on Friday alone.

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