The Cricket Control Council of India (BCCI) confirmed on Thursday that in the early setbacks of the Indian team, goalkeeper and batsman Rishabh Pant tested positive for COVID-19 before the five-match test series against England.
According to reports, Pant was “asymptomatic” and has been in isolation for the past eight days ESPNCricinfo.
After losing to New Zealand in the World Test Championship (WTC) final last month, the Indian cricket team has been resting and excluded from the bio-bubble. Players and support staff were asked to gather in Durham on Thursday to prepare for the first test that will begin in Nottingham on August 4. However, it is believed that Pant, who is infected with the Delta variant, will not travel to Durham.
According to ESPNCricinfo, a BCCI source who asked not to be named told the local news agency PTI: “He was quarantined at a place of acquaintance and will not go to Durham with the team on Thursday.” International Business Times Unable to independently verify.
The date of Pant’s return is still unknown. According to reports, in addition to Pant, another player tested positive.But according to another news agency, the player recently returned a negative result year. His identity was not disclosed.
“Fortunately, there is nothing to worry about because one of the players has returned negative after testing positive. The other player will be tested on Sunday and is currently in isolation. He also has no symptoms and we are confident that he You can join the camp shortly after the negative report,” the source told ANI.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently sent an email to the Indian contingent in the UK warning them of the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. He asked players and support staff not to participate in recently concluded sporting events, such as the 2020 European Cup and Wimbledon.
However, the members of the Indian team did not observe this, but were found in these activities. When head coaches Ravi Shastri and Ravi Chandran Ashwin went to see Wimbledon, fast bowlers Jasplit Boumra and Pant participated in the 2020 European Cup .
Rishabh Pant scored 89 points and didn’t get out
Photo: AFP/Patrick Hamilton
Five tests between India The England team plans to play at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, Rhodes in London, Headingley in Leeds, Kennington Oval in London and the United Arab Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
Before the test series, this is India’s first game in the 2021-23 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Willard KollyThe Indian team will have a warm-up match against the County Champions XI from July 20 to 22, which was arranged by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) at the request of the BCCI.
