Sunrisers Hyderabad and India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha has opened up on his fight against COVID-19 after getting infected with the dreaded virus during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Saha tested positive for COVID-19 after two Kolkata Knight Riders returned positive – the same day IPL 2021 was postponed indefinitely.<o:p></o:p>

Saha said that he was tested twice after feeling tired and complaining of cold but both the reports came negative. He underwent another test after getting a fever and the report returned positive. <o:p></o:p>

“I felt tired after finishing the practice on the first day of May. I felt cold. Cold &amp; mild cough. I informed the team doctor that day. Arrangements were made for me to stay in seclusion without any risk,” Saha told Anandbazar Patrika.<o:p></o:p>

“Covid test was taken on the same day. The next day the report came negative. The second day I was also tested. The result was negative. Yet I was not allowed to leave the seclusion. Because by then fever had started coming. After the test on the third day, the result was positive,” Saha added.

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The veteran cricketer further revealed that he felt scared along with his family given the present situation surrounding the virus in India.<o:p></o:p>

“I was certainly scared,” Saha said. “A virus that has brought the Earth to a standstill, after being infected by it, I was bound to feel scared. Everyone in the family was very worried. We reassured them through video calls that there is no reason to be afraid. I am being taken care of enough.”

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Saha further revealed that he is on the road to recovery and is improving with each passing day.<o:p></o:p>

“There is no more discomfort in the body. The fever is not coming. Colds and coughs have also decreased. It goes without saying that there is no pain in the body. I don’t understand if there is fatigue at all. As long as I don’t start practicing, it is not possible to understand. I want to tell the supporters, don’t worry. I’m almost healthy,” Saha said.<o:p></o:p>

Saha has been named in the India squad for the World Test Championship final and England series pending a fitness test.<o:p></o:p>

Sunrisers Hyderabad and India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha has opened up on his fight against COVID-19 after getting infected with the dreaded virus during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Sunrisers Hyderabad and India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha has opened up on his fight against COVID-19 after getting infected with the dreaded virus during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Saha tested positive for COVID-19 after two Kolkata Knight Riders returned positive – the same day IPL 2021 was postponed indefinitely. Saha said that he was tested twice after feeling tired and complaining of cold but both the reports came negative. He underwent another test after getting a fever and the report returned positive. “I felt tired after finishing the practice on the first day of May. I felt cold. Cold & mild cough. I informed the team doctor that day. Arrangements were made for me to stay in seclusion without any risk,” Saha told Anandbazar Patrika. “Covid test was taken on the same day. The next day the report came negative. The second day I was also tested. The result was negative. Yet I was not allowed to leave the seclusion. Because by then fever had started coming. After the test on the third day, the result was positive,” Saha added. ALSO READ: If England players stand together, they will play in IPL 2021: Kevin Pietersen The veteran cricketer further revealed that he felt scared along with his family given the present situation surrounding the virus in India. “I was certainly scared,” Saha said. “A virus that has brought the Earth to a standstill, after being infected by it, I was bound to feel scared. Everyone in the family was very worried. We reassured them through video calls that there is no reason to be afraid. I am being taken care of enough.” ALSO READ: Revealed: How much Australian players will earn if they don't return for IPL 2021 Saha further revealed that he is on the road to recovery and is improving with each passing day. “There is no more discomfort in the body. The fever is not coming. Colds and coughs have also decreased. It goes without saying that there is no pain in the body. I don’t understand if there is fatigue at all. As long as I don’t start practicing, it is not possible to understand. I want to tell the supporters, don’t worry. I’m almost healthy,” Saha said. Saha has been named in the India squad for the World Test Championship final and England series pending a fitness test.

'Was certainly scared': Wriddhiman Saha openes up on his battle with COVID-19

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey and bowling coach L Balaji have been airlifted from Delhi to Chennai, in an air ambulance, as they continue to recover from COVID-19.<o:p></o:p>

Hussey and Balaji were among the non-playing staff to return positive for COVID-19 when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was indefinitely postponed on Thursday following multiple cases across teams. <o:p></o:p>

"We decided to bring Hussey and Balaji to Chennai by an air ambulance as we have better contacts here and wanted to ensure better medical facilities in case of any need," the CSK official told PTI. <o:p></o:p>

He further said the duo was "asymptomatic and doing fine." The CSK official said Hussey would have to wait for a COVID-19 negative report to be able to leave the country. <o:p></o:p>

"Hussey has to wait and get a COVID negative report before he can leave India. We will make arrangements for a charter when it is safe for him to fly," the official added.

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While Hussey will have to wait to get clearance to fly, rest of the Australian contingent participating in IPL 2021 left for the Maldives on Thursday and will now serve the waiting period before they can fly back to Australia.<o:p></o:p>

The CSK official said that the franchise made arrangements for overseas players to leave by charter planes and also informed that the CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni would leave for Ranchi in the afternoon after all his team members head for their respective bases.

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The 2021 edition of the IPL was suspended after four players -- SunRisers Hyderabad batsman Wriddhiman Saha, Delhi Capitals' spinner Amit Mishra and KKR's Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier -- tested positive for COVID-19 in the bio-bubble.<o:p></o:p>

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey and bowling coach L Balaji have been airlifted from Delhi to Chennai, in an air ambulance, as they continue to recover from COVID-19.

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey and bowling coach L Balaji have been airlifted from Delhi to Chennai, in an air ambulance, as they continue to recover from COVID-19. Hussey and Balaji were among the non-playing staff to return positive for COVID-19 when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was indefinitely postponed on Thursday following multiple cases across teams. "We decided to bring Hussey and Balaji to Chennai by an air ambulance as we have better contacts here and wanted to ensure better medical facilities in case of any need," the CSK official told PTI. He further said the duo was "asymptomatic and doing fine." The CSK official said Hussey would have to wait for a COVID-19 negative report to be able to leave the country. "Hussey has to wait and get a COVID negative report before he can leave India. We will make arrangements for a charter when it is safe for him to fly," the official added. ALSO READ: 'No breach of the bubble': BCCI president Sourav Ganguly talks about COVID-19 cases in IPL 2021 While Hussey will have to wait to get clearance to fly, rest of the Australian contingent participating in IPL 2021 left for the Maldives on Thursday and will now serve the waiting period before they can fly back to Australia. The CSK official said that the franchise made arrangements for overseas players to leave by charter planes and also informed that the CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni would leave for Ranchi in the afternoon after all his team members head for their respective bases. ALSO READ: From Padikkal to Hussey: IPL members who tested positive for COVID-19 The 2021 edition of the IPL was suspended after four players -- SunRisers Hyderabad batsman Wriddhiman Saha, Delhi Capitals' spinner Amit Mishra and KKR's Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier -- tested positive for COVID-19 in the bio-bubble.

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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are in touch with the BCCI and IPL officials, the UK government, and the individual players over the safe return of 11 England cricketers after the 14th edition of the T20 tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 cases across teams.<o:p></o:p>

The BCCI was forced to suspend IPL 2021 indefinitely on Tuesday following positive cases at four of the eight franchises.<o:p></o:p>

The BCCI has committed to ensuring safe passage to return home for all involved in the lucrative T20 tournament. However, the players inside the IPL bubbles now face a four-day wait before they are permitted to travel and must submit more negative COVID-19 reports.<o:p></o:p>

The English players are set to face significant obstacles on their way back. The UK government regulation insists on a 10-day hotel quarantine for those returning from India whereas the UAE is not accepting flights from India.

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The ECB is not expected to arrange a charter flight, however, conversations are set to take place over the possibility of players laying over in “green list” countries before returning back to the UK.<o:p></o:p>

The UK is set to announce the “green list” countries and those returning via the channel won’t be subject to quarantine or isolation arrangement. However, it is expected to go ahead from May 17, when the travel restrictions in England are eased.<o:p></o:p>

The return of 11 English players could change the selection of the team for their visit to New Zealand for two Tests.

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Eoin Morgan, Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali and Sam Billings were among the England contingent participating in the IPL 2021.<o:p></o:p>

An ECB statement on Tuesday read: "Following this morning's postponement of the Indian Premier League, we are in close contact with our players and staff in India as arrangements are put in place for them to return home safely.<o:p></o:p>

"The ECB understands the BCCI's decision to postpone the competition for the safety and wellbeing of those involved, and thanks the BCCI for its commitment to do everything in its powers to arrange for the secure and safe passage of all those taking part in the competition.<o:p></o:p>

“Our thoughts remain with the people of India during these challenging times."<o:p></o:p>

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are in touch with the BCCI and IPL officials, the UK government, and the individual players over the safe return of 11 England cricketers after the 14th edition of the T20 tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 cases across teams.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are in touch with the BCCI and IPL officials, the UK government, and the individual players over the safe return of 11 England cricketers after the 14th edition of the T20 tournament was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 cases across teams. The BCCI was forced to suspend IPL 2021 indefinitely on Tuesday following positive cases at four of the eight franchises. The BCCI has committed to ensuring safe passage to return home for all involved in the lucrative T20 tournament. However, the players inside the IPL bubbles now face a four-day wait before they are permitted to travel and must submit more negative COVID-19 reports. The English players are set to face significant obstacles on their way back. The UK government regulation insists on a 10-day hotel quarantine for those returning from India whereas the UAE is not accepting flights from India. ALSO READ: BCCI set to incur losses of over USD 217 million after IPL 2021 postponement The ECB is not expected to arrange a charter flight, however, conversations are set to take place over the possibility of players laying over in “green list” countries before returning back to the UK. The UK is set to announce the “green list” countries and those returning via the channel won’t be subject to quarantine or isolation arrangement. However, it is expected to go ahead from May 17, when the travel restrictions in England are eased. The return of 11 English players could change the selection of the team for their visit to New Zealand for two Tests. ALSO READ: Cricket Australia and ACA won't seek exemptions for Australian players' return as IPL 2021 gets postponed Eoin Morgan, Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali and Sam Billings were among the England contingent participating in the IPL 2021. An ECB statement on Tuesday read: "Following this morning's postponement of the Indian Premier League, we are in close contact with our players and staff in India as arrangements are put in place for them to return home safely. "The ECB understands the BCCI's decision to postpone the competition for the safety and wellbeing of those involved, and thanks the BCCI for its commitment to do everything in its powers to arrange for the secure and safe passage of all those taking part in the competition. “Our thoughts remain with the people of India during these challenging times."

England players face travel obstacles after IPL 2021 postponement