NEW DELHI, Aug 23, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - India coach Rahul Dravid tested positive

for Covid-19 ahead of the team's departure for the Asia Cup in the United
Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board said Tuesday.

The Twenty20 tournament begins on Saturday, with India's first match a
blockbuster clash against Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India said Dravid returned a positive
result after a routine test.

"Mr Dravid is under the supervision of the BCCI medical team and has mild
symptoms," said a statement. "He will join the team once he returns with a
negative Covid-19 report."

The squad, led by Rohit Sharma, are due to assemble in the UAE on Tuesday for
the six-nation tournament which also serves as a warm-up for the T20 World
Cup in October.