Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday announced on twitter that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in home isolation.

Tendulkar is one of the biggest names to have tested positive for the virus in recent times.

"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 other at home have tested negative," Tendulkar tweeted.

"I've quarantined myself at home and am following all necessary protocols as advised by my doctors," Sachin further said.

The former India captain also thanked the healthcare professionals for their constant support.

"I want to thank all the healthcare professionals who are supporting me and many others across the country," Sachin added.

"Sachin has got himself tested and the report has come out positive. He has isolated himself and is following all the necessary protocols," a source close to family told news agency PTI on Saturday.

The COVID-19 cases have been on a surge in Maharashtra and Mumbai with over 36,000 positive cases recorded on Friday.

Notably, Sachin Tendulkar was the captain of the India Legends team which recently won the Road Safety World Series in Raipur after beating Sri Lanka Legends in the finals of the tournament.