Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Chetan Chauhan has tested positive for COVID-19. On Saturday night, former Indian players Aakash Chopra and RP Singh wished him a speedy recovery.
“Chetan Chauhan ji is also tested positive for #COVID19. Sending best wishes in his direction too…get well soon, sir,” Mr. Chopra tweeted.
“Just heard about @ChetanChauhanCr ji Chetan has tested positive for #coronavirus. Praying for his speedy recovery,” R.P. Singh wrote.
Mr. Chauhan underwent the COVID-19 test on Friday. The Sanjay Gandhi PGI hospital in Lucknow has reportedly admitted him. The 72-year-old’s family members will undergo the tests. They have been put under home quarantine for now.
Mr. Chauhan played 40 Tests between 1969 and 1978. He scored 2084 runs at an average of 31.57. 97 is his highest score. He also played in seven ODIs, scoring 153 runs from them.
He is a politician for the Bhartiya Janata Party. Mr. Chauhan holds the Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, PRD and Civil Security ministry in the UP cabinet.