Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for COVID-19, in home isolation
New Delhi, Mar 27: Legendary batsman and former India skipper Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in home isolation.
The former India captain confirmed the news on his social media handle.
One of the biggest names to have tested positive for the virus in recent times, Tendulkar, however, informed that all his other family members have tested negative.
"I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure COVID is kept at bay. However, I have tested positive today following mild symptoms," the 47-year-old wrote on his twitter handle.
"All others at home have tested negative. I have quarantined myself at home and I am following all the necessary protocols as advised by my doctors. I want to thank all the healthcare professionals who are supporting me and many others across the country. Take care all of you," he further wrote in his official statement.
The COVID-19 cases have been on a surge in Maharashtra and Mumbai with over 36,000 positive cases recorded on Friday.
Tendulkar recently took part in the Road Safety World Series Challenge veteran's tournament in Raipur.
He led the Indian team to victory in the tournament.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 27, 2021
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Bhadravathi: Man allegedly murdered when taking walk in Hosakoppa
Shivamogga: A 68-year-old man was allegedly murdered when he was taking a walk on the Government PU College Road in Hosakoppa village, Hole Honnur, in Bhadravathi taluk on Friday.
The deceased man, identified as Hemanna, is reported to have been attacked earlier too, but is learned to have had a narrow escape.
Hole Honnur Police, being informed of the incident, visited the spot and are learned to have conducted an inspection.
