Soon after multiple reports stated that batsman Nitish Rana was tested Covid-19 positive in quarantine, the Kolkata Knight Riders quashed all rumours by releasing their official statement.
The franchise on their official website stated that Rana arrived at KKR's facility in Mumbai on 19 March and had gone into quarantine with a negative report. He later tested positive on March 22 and was asymptomatic as per the official release. As per protocol, he kept himself in self-isolation and on his scheduled test on 1 April returned negative. KKR expect him to be fully fit ahead of the season.
Rana, in general, bats at the number three or four positions for the KKR in IPL. He was not so successful with the bat in the last season and could muster only 254 runs from 14 matches. However, he has tasted success in the league over the past few years after making his debut for the Mumbai Indians in the 206 editions.
The 14the edition of the IPL will commence on April 9 while the KKR will begin their campaign on April 11 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.