<p>Legendary Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in home isolation.</p>.<p>The former India captain confirmed the news on his social media handle.</p>.<p>One of the biggest names to have tested positive for the virus in recent times, Tendulkar, however, informed that all his other family members have tested negative.</p>.<p>"I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure COVID is kept at bay. However, I have tested positive today following mild symptoms," the 47-year-old wrote on his twitter handle.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/with-over-62000-new-covid-19-cases-india-sees-highest-jump-in-5-months-967139.html">With over 62,000 new Covid-19 cases, India sees highest jump in 5 months</a></strong></p>.<p>"All others at home have tested negative. I have quarantined myself at home and I am following all the necessary protocols as advised by my doctors. I want to thank all the healthcare professionals who are supporting me and many others across the country. Take care all of you," he further wrote in his official statement.</p>.<p>The Covid-19 cases have been on a surge in Maharashtra and Mumbai with over 36,000 positive cases recorded on Friday.</p>.<p>Tendulkar recently took part in the Road Safety World Series Challenge veteran's tournament in Raipur.</p>.<p>He led the Indian team to victory in the tournament. </p>
<p>Legendary Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in home isolation.</p>.<p>The former India captain confirmed the news on his social media handle.</p>.<p>One of the biggest names to have tested positive for the virus in recent times, Tendulkar, however, informed that all his other family members have tested negative.</p>.<p>"I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure COVID is kept at bay. However, I have tested positive today following mild symptoms," the 47-year-old wrote on his twitter handle.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/with-over-62000-new-covid-19-cases-india-sees-highest-jump-in-5-months-967139.html">With over 62,000 new Covid-19 cases, India sees highest jump in 5 months</a></strong></p>.<p>"All others at home have tested negative. I have quarantined myself at home and I am following all the necessary protocols as advised by my doctors. I want to thank all the healthcare professionals who are supporting me and many others across the country. Take care all of you," he further wrote in his official statement.</p>.<p>The Covid-19 cases have been on a surge in Maharashtra and Mumbai with over 36,000 positive cases recorded on Friday.</p>.<p>Tendulkar recently took part in the Road Safety World Series Challenge veteran's tournament in Raipur.</p>.<p>He led the Indian team to victory in the tournament. </p>