In a massive blow to Team India, head coach Rahul Dravid has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 just days ahead of the Asia Cup 2022 and is unlikely to fly with the Indian team to Dubai for the showpiece event, starting August 27.
Recently, Dravid had not travelled with the Indian ODI team for the Zimbabwe tour and in his absence, former India great VVS Laxman had taken over the coaching roles. The KL Rahul-led Team India outclassed hosts Zimbabwe 3-0 in the three-match ODI series.
Notably, Dravid, along with batting coach Vikram Rathour and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey were given rest ahead of the big tournament and all trio were supposed to link up with India’s Asia Cup squad in Dubai.
India are to open their campaign on August 28 with the high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.