After Sachin Tendulkar, Cricketer Yusuf Pathan Tests COVID-19 Positive

Sachin Tendulkar had confirmed testing Coronavirus positive on Saturday morning, while Yusuf confirmed his Covid-19 test on Saturday evening.

Pic Courtesy: @iamyusufpathan / Twitter

Indian cricket team's former all-roudner Yusuf Pathan has tested positive for the dreaded Coronavirus. The 38-year-old on Saturday became the second India Legends player after legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to test Covid-19 positive.

Sachin had confirmed testing Coronavirus positive on Saturday morning, while Yusuf confirmed his Covid-19 test on Saturday evening. Both Yusuf Pathan and Sachin Tendulkar took part in the recently concluded Road Safety World Series T20 tournament.

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Pathan, who recently had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, took to Twitter to inform that he has 'mild symptoms' and have quarantined himslef at home.

He wrote,"I've tested positive for COVID-19 today with mild symptoms. Post the confirmation, I have quarantined myself at home and taking all the necessary precautions and medication required. I would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest."

Yusuf Pathan's brother and former Team India cricketer Irfan Pathan wished him a quick recovery. He wrote on Twitter,"Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care Sachin Paji. Hope you hit the virus out of the park just like your upper cut."

Sachin Tendulkar, one of the world's greatest batsman to ever walk on planet earth, informed about him teesting Covid-19 positive on Saturday morning. Sachin Tendulkar and Yusuf Pathan were part of the final match of the Road Safety World Series played last Sunday.