U19 World Cup 2022: Canada's tournament comes to end due to Covid-19 cases

The Plate Playoff semi-final match of the U19 World Cup between Canada and Scotland was canceled. The Canadian side would not be able to field an XI for Plate Group matches as nine of the 15 members in the squad tested positive for Covid-19. 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) hasn't revealed the names of the players but they are in isolation in Trinidad. 

"It's very unfortunate that these young men have to go through this kind of a challenge in their young career. We are focused on getting these players back home safely and quickly," CC president Rashpal Bajwa told Cricbuzz.

"It's a very unfortunate incident that most of our players tested positive but that's the world we are living in with this pandemic."

"We have been in direct contact with the team manager, and have been fully assured that the affected players are all asymptomatic. They are all now isolating at the hotel in full compliance with the ICC's established protocols. They will receive full support from the event medical team under the guidance of the ICC's Bio-Safety Advisory Group," a statement from the CC said. 

The encounter between Canada and Scotland was due on Saturday in Trinidad.