Now, a few days after the tour, sources close to the developments in Sri Lanka have disclosed that medical officer Abhijit Salvi did not take any action despite Krunal Pandya complaining of throat pain on July 26.
The Indian all-rounder was not tested immediately. On top of that, he even attended a team meeting.
Krunal Pandya’s RT/PCR test was done on July 27, where he returned positive. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah intervened and asked all close contacts of the player to be isolated. Thanks to Shah’s intervention, the last two T20Is of the India vs Sri Lanka series were not canceled.
Situation could have been averted had the medical team taken action after Krunal Pandya’s complaint: Sources
The source privy to developments in Sri Lanka added that COVID tests take place in the IPL once every three days. However, during India’s tour of Sri Lanka, the medical team conducted COVID tests once every five days.
According to the source, the situation of the Indian team could have been better in Sri Lanka if the medical team did its job to perfection.
Krunal Pandya tested negative for COVID-19 earlier this month and has now returned home. The all-rounder has now kicked off his training sessions for IPL 2021.
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