Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that 10 national cricketers have contracted the corona virus before the Pakistan cricket team’s tour of England.
In this regard, the Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that on Tuesday, 7 more players and one member of the team management have tested positive for Covid-19.
A total of 35 players and officials included in the squad were tested for Covid-19 on Monday in Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar, out of which 7 cricketers have been found to be positive for coronavirus.
Among the players whose test report came positive today are Fakhar Zaman, Imran Khan Sr., Kashif Bhatti, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan and Wahab Riaz.
Yesterday, Hyder Ali, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan and team massager Malang Ali tested positive for Corona. Like him, these seven players also did not show any symptoms of Covid-19 before testing.
Abid Ali, Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imamul Haq, Khushdil Shah, Muhammad Abbas, Naseem Shah, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood are among the players who have tested negative. , Sohail Khan and Yasir Shah are included.
Tests of five cricketers were held in Rawalpindi on Sunday, the results of which came yesterday. Among them Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan and Haider Ali tested positive while Imad Wasim and Usman Shinwari tested negative.
Shoaib Malik, Cliff Deacon and bowling coach Waqar Younis are yet to be tested.
PCB’s medical panel is in constant touch with all these players and team massagers and all these members have been instructed to go into self-isolation immediately, which is also necessary for the health and safety of themselves and their families. .
The players and officials in the squad who have tested negative will meet in a bio-secure environment in Lahore on June 24. The second covid-19 testing for all these members will be on June 25.
If the tests conducted on June 25 are negative for the players and officials in the bio-secure environment of Lahore, they will leave for Manchester on June 28 by chartered flight.
The third Covid-19 testing of players and officials arriving in England by chartered flight will be conducted by the English Cricket Board (ECB) medical panel. The Test will take place within 24 hours of Pakistan’s squad arriving in England.
Players and officials who test negative upon arrival in England will have to complete a period of quarantine in accordance with British government rules, but will be able to practice and train in a bio-secure environment during this time.
The players and officials in the squad who have tested positive for Covid-19 will remain in self-isolation and will be closely monitored by the PCB’s medical panel. Timely re-testing will be done and if in this situation 2 of their tests are negative then arrangements will be made to fly them to England on a commercial flight.
On arrival in the UK they will be re-tested by the ECB’s medical panel. In this situation, after the report comes negative, he will be included in the Pakistan squad there.
According to the SOPs of the series, before the first test, the Pakistan cricket team will be tested for Covid-19 at least 5 times.
PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan says that the corona virus has yet to stay, in these conditions, cricket has to be played with strict guidelines, the Pakistan team will go to England on June 28. are taking
Waseem Khan says that some fit players testing positive without showing any symptoms reflects the apprehension of how dangerous this virus is. Strictly follow the instructions and safety measures prepared by the federal and provincial governments while taking care of the health of the family.
Wasim Khan said that the players who have tested positive will be continuously monitored.
The chief executive PCB said that the tour of England has not been affected and the national squad will leave for Manchester on June 28. Can start training and practice immediately after.
He further said that in the meantime, Misbah-ul-Haq will re-evaluate the proposed training schedule in England and in this regard, he will prepare a testing plan for the reserve players as a backup.
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COVID-19 Outbreak Hits Pakistan Cricket Team Ahead of England Tour
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that 10 national cricketers have contracted the coronavirus ahead of the Pakistan cricket team’s tour of England. The news comes as a blow to the team’s preparations, but the PCB is taking all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of its players and officials.
The Affected Players
On Tuesday, 7 more players and one member of the team management tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of affected individuals to 10. The affected players include Fakhar Zaman, Imran Khan Sr., Kashif Bhatti, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan, and Wahab Riaz. These players, along with Hyder Ali, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and team masseur Malang Ali, who tested positive on Monday, have been instructed to self-isolate immediately.
Testing and Safety Measures
A total of 35 players and officials were tested for COVID-19 on Monday in Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar. The players and officials who have tested negative will meet in a bio-secure environment in Lahore on June 24, with a second COVID-19 testing scheduled for June 25. If the tests conducted on June 25 are negative, the players will leave for Manchester on June 28 by chartered flight.
Stringent SOPs to be Followed
The PCB has implemented strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the health and safety of its players and officials. The players and officials who test negative will have to complete a period of quarantine in accordance with British government rules, but will be able to practice and train in a bio-secure environment during this time. The players who have tested positive will remain in self-isolation and will be closely monitored by the PCB’s medical panel, with timely re-testing to be conducted.
PCB Chief Executive’s Statement
PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan has emphasized the need for cricket to be played with strict guidelines in the current circumstances. “The corona virus has yet to stay, and in these conditions, cricket has to be played with strict guidelines,” he said. Khan also stressed the importance of following the instructions and safety measures prepared by the federal and provincial governments to ensure the health and safety of the players and their families.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the PCB
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the PCB, with the global market value of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) expected to be around $67 billion this year, down from $64 billion in 2019 [[1]]. The pandemic has also highlighted the need for innovative diagnostic technology, such as lab-on-PCB technology, which can detect viruses like COVID-19 in under 3 minutes [[3]].
The Future of Cricket in the COVID-19 Era
The COVID-19 outbreak has brought about significant changes to the way cricket is played and managed. The PCB’s response to the outbreak has been swift and decisive, with the implementation of stringent SOPs to ensure the health and safety of its players and officials. As the world continues to grapple with the pandemic, the cricketing world will have to adapt and evolve to ensure the continued success and safety of the sport.
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COVID-19 Strikes Pakistan Cricket Team Ahead of England Tour
In a shocking turn of events, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that 10 national cricketers have contracted COVID-19 just before the Pakistan cricket team’s tour of England. This news comes as a major blow to the team’s preparations and raises concerns about the safety of the players and officials involved.
Positive Cases
On Tuesday, 7 more players and one member of the team management tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 10. The players who tested positive include Fakhar Zaman, Imran Khan Sr., Kashif Bhatti, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan, Wahab Riaz, Hyder Ali, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and team massager Malang Ali. None of these players showed any symptoms of COVID-19 before testing positive.
Testing and Precautions
A total of 35 players and officials included in the squad were tested for COVID-19 on Monday in Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar, out of which 7 cricketers were found to be positive for coronavirus. The players and officials who have tested negative will meet in a bio-secure environment in Lahore on June 24, and the second COVID-19 testing for all these members will be on June 25.
SOPs and Guidelines
The PCB’s medical panel is in constant touch with all the players and team massagers, and all these members have been instructed to go into self-isolation immediately. This is also necessary for the health and safety of themselves and their families. According to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the series, before the first test, the Pakistan cricket team will be tested for COVID-19 at least 5 times.
PCB Chief Executive’s Statement
PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said that the coronavirus has yet to stay, and in these conditions, cricket has to be played with strict guidelines. “Some fit players testing positive without showing any symptoms reflects the apprehension of how dangerous this virus is. We will take strict precautions to ensure the safety of our players and officials,” Khan added.
Previous Incidents
This is not the first time that the Pakistan cricket team has been affected by COVID-19. In November 2020, a seventh member of the Pakistan cricket team in New Zealand had tested positive for COVID-19[[[2]]. More recently, New Zealand opener Devon Conway missed a T20 International against Pakistan in Christchurch after testing positive for COVID-19 [[1]].
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant challenge to the cricket world, and the recent cases in the Pakistan cricket team are a stark reminder of the risks involved. The PCB’s decision to take strict precautions and follow SOPs is a step in the right direction, and fans around the world will be hoping that the team can overcome this setback and perform well in England.
You can watch a video report on the COVID-19 cases in the Pakistan cricket team here [[3]].
