Australian T20 World Cup hero Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19 in India, and has been admitted to hospital.
The all-rounder, who scored 14 in his only appearance so far since joining the Delhi Capitals, joined the team after their successful $1.16 million bid in the most-recent IPL auction.
The team is set to play in Pune against the Punjab Kings on Wednesday, with that game scheduled to go ahead despite the absence of Marsh and team physio Patrick Farhart, who has also contracted COVID.
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“Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19, following which he has been admitted to a hospital. The Delhi Capitals medical team is closely monitoring Marsh’s condition,” a statement from the team read.
“A few more members from the Delhi Capitals bio-bubble, including support staff members, have returned positive tests as well. Though they are all asymptomatic, their condition is being monitored closely by the franchise.
“All remaining members of the bubble are currently in isolation in their respective rooms, and will be tested regularly.”
Marsh did not feature in last year’s IPL, citing fatigue of bio-security bubbles as the reason. The season was essentially split in half, with play being suspended indefinitely in May was 31 of the 60 matches still to be played.
It was eventually restarted in September, with the Chennai Super Kings beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final.
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