Sachin Tendulkar, a former Indian cricketer, was hospitalised on March 27 after testing positive for COVID-19. On his official Twitter account, Tendulkar confirmed the news.
"Thank you for your wishes and prayers. As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home in a few days. Take care and stay safe everyone, he wrote.
He also commented on India's World Cup win ten years ago, which occurred on this day. Tendulkar was a member of the Indian team that won the prestigious trophy.
In the same tweet, he said, "Wishing all Indians & my teammates on the 10th anniversary of our World Cup win."