Varun still feels weak & dizzy

Chennai, May 22: Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy is still not fit for intense training after his recovery from Covid-19 as he is still feeling “weakness and dizziness”.

Chakaravarthy was the first player in IPL to test Covid-19 positive and within a couple of days, the tournament was suspended because of multiple cases inside the biobubble across franchises.

The 29-year-old Chakravarthy recovered on May 11 and is currently recuperating at his Chennai residence.

“I’m now doing well and recovering at home. I still haven’t been able to resume training full tilt because of post-Covid-19 symptoms. Although I don’t have cough or fever, there is weakness and dizziness,” Chakravarthy told ESPNCricinfo.

“The loss of smell and taste is still intermittent, but I’m confident of being able to resume training soon.”

Having experienced the effect of the dreaded virus first hand, Chakravarthy’s advice to all athletes is to give their bodies at least two weeks of complete rest after recovery before resuming any training.

“The thing I’ve learnt and would like to tell other athletes and individuals recovering from

Covid-19 is to give your body at least two weeks to fully recover after you test negative.

“Also, even after people test negative, my advice is for them to continue to mask up so that you keep others around you safe.”

With India facing an health crisis after the second wave of the pandemic hit the country, it’s a mental battle for anybody who tested positive for Covid19. —

I’m now doing well and recovering at home. I still haven’t been able to resume training full tilt because of post-Covid-19 symptoms. Although I don’t have cough or fever, there is weakness and dizziness.

— VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY Kolkata Knight Riders spinner