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IPL 2021: RCB's Daniel Sams tests positive for COVID-19

IPL 2021: RCB's Daniel Sams tests positive for COVID-19

By Parth Dhall
Apr 07, 2021
03:29 pm

What's the story

In another blow for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams has tested positive for COVID-19.

The franchise confirmed the development on Wednesday

Sams had linked up with the RCB squad in Chennai on April 3 with a negative report.

However, he has tested positive in subsequent testing made mandatory as per the IPL SOPs.

Here are the further details.

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Sams is asymptomatic and has been isolated

Informing about the same in a statement, RCB said, "Sams is asymptomatic and has been isolated at a designated medical facility. Royal Challengers Bangalore medical team is in constant touch with Daniel Sams and continue to monitor his health and abide by the BCCI protocols."

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Here is RCB's official statement

Official Statement: Daniel Sams checked into the team hotel in Chennai on April 3rd, with a negative COVID report on arrival. His report from the 2nd test on 7th April came positive. Sams is currently asymptomatic and he is currently in isolation at a designated medical facility.

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 7, 2021
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Sams

Sams was traded to RCB by Delhi Capitals

Sams played his debut IPL season (2020) for Delhi Capitals.

He was picked up by the franchise in August 2020 as a replacement for Jason Roy.

Sams featured in three matches but failed to take a wicket during the season.

Ahead of the 2021 IPL edition, Delhi Capitals traded Sams to Royal Challengers Bangalore.

It remains to be seen how he performs this time.

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Players

Earlier, RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal had tested positive

Sams joins a list of players and officials, who have tested COVID-19 positive ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021.

On Tuesday, Mumbai Indians scout and wicket-keeping consultant Kiran More returned COVID-19 positive.

Earlier, RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal had tested positive for the virus.

As per previous reports, the left-handed batsman was in isolation at his residence in Bengaluru.

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Padikkal

Padikkal joins the team after testing negative

In a recent statement, RCB have stated that Padikkal has joined the team after testing negative in a recent test.

"We are pleased to inform that Devdutt Paddikal has joined the team on 7th April 2021 with negative reports for COVID-19 as per BCCI protocols. RCB medical team was in constant touch with Devdutt to ensure his safety and well-being," the statement read.

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