Former India opener Aakash Chopra, who is doing commentary in the ongoing IPL 2023, has tested positive for Covid-19 during the first week of the cash-rich league.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 45-year old took to Twitter to give an update about his health, saying that he has mild symptoms and will be away from the commentary duties for a few days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Caught and Bowled Covid. Yups...the C Virus has struck again. Really mild symptoms ... all under control," Chopra said in a tweet on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Will be away from the commentary duties for a few days, hoping to come back stronger #TataIPL," he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chopra is part of JioCinema -- digital broadcasters' -- star-studded commentary panel for IPL 2023, which kicked off on March 31.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Not only commentary, the former cricketer is also involved in other shows as well. So, the organisers and broadcasters will be definitely keeping a close eye on the development for the safety of everyone involved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Notably,IPL has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the last few seasons, forcing the organisers to make bio-bubbles and hold it in safe venues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The league has returned to its traditional home and away format from this season as things become normal. But, in the last one week, India has had new coronavirus cases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India logged 3,038 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 21,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. <\/p>\r\n\r\n