Chakravarthy: Toughest thing about Covid-19 is keeping mind distracted

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy has said the toughest thing about contracting Covid19 is keeping the mind distracted but he also said he is hopeful of returning to training soonChakravarthy was the first KKR player to test positive for the virus while the Indian Premier League IPL 2021 was going on Eventually the tournament had to be suspended after cases came to light in other teams as wellThe toughest thing about contracting Covid19 is keeping your mind distracted and away from all that was happening Because you are alone away from your family and teammates To keep myself occupied I read books by Osho to give me a sense of calm Im now doing well and recovering at home I still havent been able to resume training full tilt because of postCovid19 symptoms Although I dont have cough or fever there is weakness and dizziness The loss of smell and taste is still intermittent but Im confident of being able to resume training soon ESPNcricinfo quoted Chakravarthy as sayingWhen asked about how it all started Chakravarthy said As to how it all started I felt something was slightly off on May 1 I felt tired There was no cough whatsoever but I had little fever so I didnt attend our training session I immediately informed the team management and they arranged for an RTPCR test quickly I was immediately quarantined and isolated away from the rest of my KKR teammates in a separate wing of the hotel Soon I found out that Id tested positiveMy first reaction was feeling worried not only for myself but also for what was happening around us in the country Even a few of my family members were affected by Covid19 It wasnt easy but as professionals we had to find ways to go about our work in the best possible way he addedAfter Chakravarthy three more KKR players Sandeep Warrier Tim Seifert and Prasidh Krishna also ended up testing positive for Covid19I was in isolation for 12 days Theres a bit of sameness to your routine being in the same room having the same food almost But I just had to find ways to get through the day Id wake up late around 9am have a light breakfast then begin my web shows and movies marathon on Netflix and Amazon Prime In between Id catch up with cousins and friends over video calls After lunch Id take my medicines and speak to my family Thankfully they handled the situation calmly and without panic he saidThe KKR franchise was very supportive They went to the extent of even having someone from the team management stay back with me even after the IPL was postponed and left only after I returned two negative tests and got back home Shah Rukh Khan Knight Riders coowner spoke to all the players individually and motivated us added ChakravarthyWhen asked what he would like to advice others who are battling this virus Chakravarthy said The thing Ive learnt and would like to tell other athletes and individuals recovering from Covid19 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 safeIm relieved to have recovered fully but its tough to see so many people losing their lives I realise how fortunate Ive been to receive good treatment in this tough time Im just grateful for everything and pray everyone recovers and get back to their families he addedAlso Read KKRrsquos Varun Chakravarthy Sandeep Warrier return home after isolationThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever