New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya on Thursday said that he would be undergoing home quarantine after Snehasish Ganguly tested positive for coronavirus.

"Yes, I would be undergoing home quarantine for the next few days as per the required protocol. During the meeting with Police Authorities at Lal Bazar, only I was present on behalf of the Association. However, Snehasish Ganguly had joined during the later part of the brief visit at Eden Gardens," Dalmiya told ANI.

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CAB secretary Snehasish, who is the elder brother of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly, was diagnosed with the infection on Wednesday and was subsequently admitted to a hospital.

"These are tough times. He has admitted himself yesterday night at a city hospital. Other than having mild temperature, he is alright at the moment. Wish him a speedy recovery," Dalmiya said.

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Sourav, who recently celebrated his 48th birthday with family, might also go into home quarantine. (ANI)

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