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Chahal's parents test positive for Covid-19; father hospitalised

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Last updated on 13 May 2021 | 09:43 AM
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Chahal's parents test positive for Covid-19; father hospitalised

The leg-spinner's father showed severe symptoms, while his mother is being treated at home

Yuzvendra Chahal's parents have tested positive for Covid-19 while the leg-spinner's father has been admitted to the hospital with severe symptoms, Chahal's wife Dhanashree Verma confirmed on Instagram. 

“My parents-in-law have tested positive with severe symptoms. My father-in-law is admitted and my mother-in-law is being treated at home,” Dhanashree wrote in her Instagram story.

“I was at the hospital and I have witnessed the worst. I’m taking all the precautions, but Guys please stay at home and take proper care of your family," she added.

She also revealed that her mother and brother too were affected by coronavirus during her time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 bubble, a tournament in which Chahal played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) before it was suspended due to bio-bubble breach.

“It’s been really tough and emotionally challenging for me. As first my mother and brother tested positive. I was in IPL bubble and felt extremely helpless but did monitor them time to time. It’s really difficult to stay away from your family. Fortunately, they’ve recovered,” Dhanashree wrote.

She went on to add that she had also lost her aunt and uncle due to Covid-19.

Chahal did not have the best of tournaments, picking up just four wickets from seven matches at an economy rate of 8.26. He is expected to play a part in the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka in July.

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