IPL 2021: Kiran More of Mumbai Indians becomes Corona positive

By: Jeet Ghosh

Last Update: 2021-04-06 16:41:15 IST

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Kiran More has been tested positive for Covid 19 On Tuesday, the team informed that former Indian wicket-keeper batsman Kiran More, who was associated with the team as a sports staff, has been found positive in the Corona Test.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is being held in India. The tournament was held in the UAE last year due to the outbreak of the Corona epidemic. This year the biggest challenge before the Indian cricket control is to organize this new season in the Corona era. On Tuesday, an important member of the sports staff of the Mumbai Indians team, the news of former wicketkeeper Kiran More being Corona positive.

Mumbai Indians, captained by Rohit Sharma, will play against the team of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first match of the tournament this year. There was worrying news for the team before the start of the tournament. On Tuesday, the team informed that former Indian wicketkeeper batsman Kiran More associated with the team as a sports staff has been found positive in the Corona Test.

Earlier, three players and a groundman from Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium were also found to be Corona positive. Delhi Capitals all-rounder Akshar Patel and Kolkata Knight Riders Nitish Rana were also found positive in the Corona Test. On the other hand, RCB opener Devadatta Padikkal has also been found to be corona infected.