Regis Chakabva and Timycen Maruma - the players on standby for the tour of Pakistan, have tested positive for Covid-19. The duo has placed themselves in self-isolation and currently adhering to the protocols.
Zimbabwe Cricket released a statement stating that the two were roommates in a bio-secure bubble which was put into place for the stand-by players at ZC Academy House of Harare. Apart from them, two other members of staff who were providing services at the same facility have tested positive as well.
Zimbabwe’s main squad players have tested negative. They were residing in a different hotel before leaving for Islamabad. The tourists will undergo tests again once the quarantine period gets over.
The white-ball series comprising of three ODIs and as many T20Is, will kickstart on October 30. Earlier, head coach Lalchand Rajput opted not to travel with the squad. In his absence, bowling coach Douglas Hondo will step up. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said in a statement they had been contacted by the Embassy of India in Harare, requesting that Rajput be exempted from the tour "in accordance with the travel guidelines stipulated by the Government of India for its citizens".
Rawalpindi will host the ODIs series before the sides move to Lahore to compete in the shortest format of the game.
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