Sachin Tendulkar, Yusuf Pathan test positive for COVID-19

Sachin Tendulkar and former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan confirmed on Saturday that they have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in home isolation.

Both the former cricketers, who recently played together in the Road Safety World Series, confirmed the news on their social media handles.

“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 Twitter.

“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.