Mumbai Indians’ (MI) scout and wicket-keeping consultant Kiran More has recovered from Covid-19 is now fit to rejoin the team bubble for the ongoing 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
More, who had contracted the virus before the start of the ongoing season, tested negative thrice in the RT-PCR tests after completing his isolation.
Taking to Twitter, MI wrote, “Official Statement: Kiran More has recovered from COVID-19 and has completed medically-supervised isolation. More has tested negative in three RT-PCR tests.”
“Our medical team in consultation with BCCI have determined Kiran More fit to rejoin the MI bio-bubble in adherence with BCCI guidelines,” it added.
The BCCI’s standard operating procedure (SOP) says a player/support staff who tests positive for COVID-19 must isolate in the designated area outside the bio-secure environment for a minimum of 10 days from the first day of symptoms or the date of collection of the sample which resulted in a positive RT-PCR report, whichever is earlier.
“During the 10-day isolation, the individual must rest and avoid any exercises. The team doctor should regularly monitor the case. If symptoms worsen during the course of isolation, the individual must be hospitalised immediately,” the SOP states.