The Indian women's T20 team captain Harmanpreet Kaur confirmed on Tuesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. In a tweet, the India cricket star said that she is following the guidelines prescribed by the doctors.
"Unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am feeling ok and have quarantined myself by following all the guidelines advised by the authorities and my doctors," Harmanpreet wrote on Twitter.
The attacking batter also asked people who came in contact with her to get tested as a precautionary measure.
"A humble request to all those people that have come in contact with me in the last 7 days to please get themselves tested to be on the safer side. By god's grace and your well wishes, I will be back on the field soon," she added.
{{/usCountry}}"A humble request to all those people that have come in contact with me in the last 7 days to please get themselves tested to be on the safer side. By god's grace and your well wishes, I will be back on the field soon," she added.
{{/usCountry}}Kaur, who did not play in the T20 series against South Africa in Lucknow after injuring herself in the fifth ODI on March 17, got herself tested on Monday after developing mild fever, according to a report from PTI.
Kaur had shown decent form in the ODIs scoring a half-century and a 40.
India, who returned to international cricket after 12 months, lost both the ODI and T20 series.
(With PTI inputs)