Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid Tests Covid-19 Positive Ahead of Asia Cup 2022 in UAE

The Indian Cricket Board said on Tuesday that Rahul Dravid, the head coach of Team India, tested positive for COVID-19. "Rahul Dravid, the head coach of Team India, tested positive for COVID-19 during a routine test before the team's trip to the UAE for the 2022 Asia Cup. Dravid is being watched up by the BCCI medical staff and just has minor symptoms. Once he returns with a negative COVID-19 report, he will join the team. On August 23, 2022, the remainder of the team will meet in the United Arab Emirates "BCCI declared in a formal statement.

On August 28, Team India will face their bitter rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the competition. 
 Dravid did not travel to Zimbabwe with the team for the three-match ODI series, which ended on Monday.