Ahead of South Africa tour, Pakistan player tests positive for COVID-19

A Pakistan player tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their tour to South Africa. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a statement said that as many 35 tests were conducted out of which one player has tested positive.

“A total of 35 tests were conducted on the South Africa-bound Pakistan men’s national cricket team on Tuesday, 16 March. All squad members have tested negative, except for one player,” the statement said.

“Those who have tested negative will now assemble in Lahore on Thursday, 18 March, for the training camp, which will commence at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday,” the release added.

The player who has tested positive will undergo another test on Thursday and he will only be eligible to travel to Lahore if he tests negative. He would then remain in isolation for couple of more days before being retested.

“The player who has tested positive will undergo a repeat test on Thursday at his residence. If he tests negative, only then he will be eligible to travel to Lahore where he will remain in isolation for two more days before being retested.

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) was earlier got postponed with immediate effect due to rise in COVID-19 cases within the league. “The PCB, as an immediate step, will focus on the safe and secure passage of all participants, and arrange repeat PCR tests, vaccines and isolation facilities to the six participating sides,” PCB said in the press release.

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