Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter on Saturday to reveal that he had tested positive for coronavirus. The cricket legend tweeted that he has quarantined himself at home and all others at his house had tested negative.

“I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure Covid is kept at bay. However, I’ve tested positive today following mild symptoms. All others at home have tested negative,” Tendulkar tweeted.

He further thanked the medical caregivers. “I want to thank all the healthcare professionals who are supporting me and many others across the country,” Sachin added.

Sachin’s fans and friends wished him speedy recovery.

“Get well soon paaji,” former cricket Imran Khan posted on Twitter.

A similar message, ‘get well soon paji’ was shared by Harbhajan Singh.

Vedant Birla said, “Concerned to know about #SachinTendulkar being tested positive for #COVID19. Wishing him a speedy recovery and praying for a long life. Recovery ki Straight Drive maro…”

“Get well soon, Sachin. Wishing you a speedy recovery 😇,” wrote Mumbai Indians team.

“On behalf of the Royal Challengers family, we wish you a very speedy recovery, Sachin! 🙏”, tweeted Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Sachin Tendulkar recently led India Legends at the Road Safety World Series in Raipur, where the team defeated Sri Lanka Legends in the final to take the inaugural title.

Sachin continues the hold the record for scoring most runs in Test and ODIs. The legendary cricketer has amassed 15921 runs in 200 Tests at an average of 53.79. In 463 ODIs, Sachin has scored 18426 runs at an average of 44.83.