All 13 members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent, who tested positive for Covid-19 early last week, have come out negative

New Delhi: All 13 members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent, who tested positive for Covid-19 early last week, have come out negative in the latest tests, the IPL team’s CEO K S Viswanathan said on Tuesday.

Chennai Super Kings

India seamer Deepak Chahar and India A batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad were among the 13 who tested positive for Covid-19 and are in a 14-day quarantine.

“Yes, all 13 members have tested negative for Covid-19. They will have to undergo another test on Thursday, September 3. We are likely to start training on Friday, September 4,” Viswanathan said.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings

“Deepak and Ruturaj will complete their 14-day quarantine and then join training after two negative tests as per protocol,” he added.

The IPL starts on September 19.