Delhi Capitals' Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 just hours before his team's match against Punjab Kings. According to reports, the New Zealand batsman has tested positive for the virus. Although there was a cloud of uncertainty regarding the match, both teams arrived at the Braboune stadium and play started on time.
Seifert is the second overseas cricketer in the Capitals team after Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to get the infection. Marsh had undergone two RT-PCR tests yesterday, with the first one coming negative and the subsequent testing returning positive.
The overall count of positive cases in Delhi's contingent including four supporting staff members has now reached six.
"We were tested in the morning and we will be tested again shortly. We continue to be isolated," a player from team DC said.
As per the IPL regulations, a minimum of 12 players including seven Indians are needed for the game to go ahead in case of a COVID outbreak. There is also an option to reschedule the game if the minimum player requirement is not met.
