Sachin Tendulkar hospitalised 6 days after testing coronavirus positive

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, April 2

Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said that he has been hospitalised, six days after testing positive for COVID-19.

Sachin Tendulkar has confirmed the news on his social media handle.

"Thank you for your wishes and prayers. As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home in a few days. Take care and stay safe everyone," Tendulkar wrote.

Tendulkar had tested positive for the dreaded infection on March 27 and was in home isolation ever since.

The batting great, who was part of India's historic World Cup win in 2011, also wished his teammates on the 10th anniversary of the victory.

"Wishing all Indians & my teammates on the 10th anniversary of our World Cup win," he tweeted.