Famed Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday confirmed that he has been admitted to hospital as a precautionary measure, a week after he had tested positive for COVID-19. 

Former Indian captain had been detected with Covid-19 on 27 March 27 and had been in home quarantine.

The 47-year-old took to Twitter to announce the development on Friday.

“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,” Tendulkar wrote.