Chahal wears mask on way to Dharamsala for first ODI

It's t only South African players but also ir Indian counterparts who are taking precautionary measures in wake of coronavirus outbreak as leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal wore a mask at Delhi airport on way to Dharamshala for first ODI re.

Chahal posted a picture of him wearing a mask at airport in New Delhi on his Twitter handle. As number of positive coronavirus cases rises in India, South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has said that his players could avoid customary handshakes during ir stay in country.

"With regards to handshakes and type of stuff that's a concern, it will probably be fine if we do same if it comes to that. I think it's a way to stop anything from happening to our guys," Boucher had told media during his pre-departure press conference on Monday.

"I think it's out of respect for players around you and t to pass on something that you might have." number of coronavirus positive cases in India has gone past 40.

South Africa has also come with a medical team to advise players about dos and don'ts during ir tour to India. first ODI will be played in Dharamsala on March 12, followed by matches in Luckw (March 15) and Kolkata (March 18).