Varun Chakaravarthy, the T20 World Cup-winning hero from India, recently shared a harrowing experience he faced after testing positive for Covid-19 during the 2021 IPL season. He revealed receiving death threats and intense social media abuse following his diagnosis. The tournament was suspended by the BCCI midway through after a surge in Covid-19 cases among team members, with Varun and Sandeep Warrier from Kolkata Knight Riders testing positive. Varun had left the biosecure bubble for a shoulder injury scan, potentially exposing himself to the virus. The backlash he faced was severe, with people expressing anger and frustration at the tournament being halted. The situation worsened as more cases emerged among players and staff from different teams, leading to the suspension of the IPL. The tournament eventually resumed in the UAE months later. Varun’s recount of the abusive messages he received highlights the challenges faced by players during the pandemic.
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