BCCI mandates Covid-hit Delhi Capitals not to hug or shake hands with RCB players

No Delhi Capitals players will shake hands with any player from Royal Challengers Bangalore after the night game at Wankhede Stadium on April 16. Not because there is any problem between the two teams but it’s a BCCI mandate to the Delhi team after their physiotherapist Patrick Farhat tested covid positive on Friday and another support staff tested positive on Saturday. It is understood that the support staff who tested positive on the morning of the game against RCB is the masseur.

BCCI has issued a circular to the Delhi team requesting them to not shake hands and hug players from RCB after the game. The players from teams usually congregate for a chat after games before they disperse. The Delhi players have



been advised to maintain social distancing during chats and use of masks have been recommended. The non-playing team members who will watch the game from the stands too have been requested to wear their face masks throughout the game, except eating or drinking.

Delhi players have tested negative and have been cleared to take part in the game on Saturday evening. The Delhi Capitals didn’t practice on Friday evening and were asked to stay inside their rooms. Another testing was done on Friday and reports of which came on Saturday.

Those who tested positive will be isolated and will undergo seven days of quarantine and need three negative reports before they are allowed to re-join the team.