IPL: Two cricketers test positive for coronavirus

The Indian Premier League has confirmed that two players have tested positive for coronavirus before the start of the tournament, according to a report.

The players were from Chennai Super Kings, AFP reported.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India said two players and 11 other support staff and officials have Covid-19.

But the board did not name the team involved.

Chennai Super Kings — three-time champions — also lost key batsman Suresh Raina for “personal reasons” and doubts are growing whether they will take part in the gala opening game on Sept. 19.

“Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season,” the team earlier announced on Twitter.