Dhanashree said: Chahal’s parents test positive for COVID-19

Yuzvendra Chahal’s parents have tested positive for COVID-19. His father is hospitalized with ‘severe symptoms’, said the spinner’s wife Dhanashree Verma on Thursday.

Dhanashree, in an Instagram story, wrote that Chahal’s mother is being treated at home while the Indian cricketer’s father is admitted. She also mentioned that her mother and brother had earlier tested positive for the dreaded virus but they’ve now recovered. 

Dhanashree said she had monitored their progress and added that they have recovered from the virus but the dancer has been visiting the hospital where here father-in-law is being treated at the moment. Dhanashree urged people to follow all necessary safety protocols, highlighting that it has been a difficult experience for herself and her family over the last two months.

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“April-May. It’s been really tough and emotionally challenging for me. At first, my mother and brother tested positive. I was in the IPL bubble and felt extremely helpless but did monitor them from time to time. It’s really difficult to stay away from your family. Fortunately, they have recovered,” Dhanashree said in an Instagram story.

She did mention that her uncle and aunt died of Covid-related complications.

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Chahal was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.

The T20 tournament was postponed indefinitely after several players and support staff tested positive for coronavirus within the IPL bio-bubble.

Chahal had picked up just four wickets in seven matches during IPL 2021 but his economic spells in the middle overs helped RCB to register five wins from seven games.