Axar Patel has rejoined Delhi Capitals squad after recovering from COVID-19. Image: BCCI/IPL

Xtra Time Web Desk: Delhi Capitals left arm spinner Axar Patel has joined the squad after recovering from COVID-19. Axar was allowed to join the DC squad after testing negative for COVID-19. The franchise shared a video on its social media handle twitter, confirming the development. The spinner from Gujarat was seen sharing some light moments with teammates.

https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals/status/1385250881541525510?s=20

Patel spent nearly three weeks in a medical care facility in Mumbai. He is back to full fitness and participated in his first-team training session on Thursday.

Axar  joined DC camp on March 28 but tested positive in his second report after joining the week-long mandatory quarantine. On April 3, DC announced that Axar Patel tested positive for COVID-19. He was immediately taken to medical care.

Axar Patel is the 4th player participating in IPL 2021 to have recovered from COVID-19.  Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Devdutt Padikkal and Kolkata Knight Rider’s Nitish Rana has already played matches for their respective teams after recovering.

Watch video: Axar Patel shares lighter moments with DC teammates, joins squad after recovering from COVID-19