The players held the bat and the ball as soon as they got the corona free certificate.
In the first corona testing in Pakistan, the reports of 10 cricketers and masseur Maling Ali were positive, 18 cricketers and 11 support staff members were confined to the biosecure environment created in a five-star hotel in Lahore when the results were negative. After testing negative, he was flown to England on a chartered plane on Sunday.
After clearing the Test, Rohail Nazir and Musa Khan also left from the reserves. The visiting squad is undergoing 14-day quarantine in Worcester. Bowling coach Waqar Younis joined the squad directly from Australia after arriving in England. Zafar Gohar, who was made a part of the squad for practice only, was already in England, he joined the camp. .
Reports were received on Tuesday that 21 players and 13 team management members in Worcester had tested negative. Joining Zafar Gohar and physio Cliff Deacon’s test reports also came back negative.
National cricketers present in Worcester were given a lecture on biosecurity, PCB Director of Medicine and Sports Sciences Dr. Sohail Saleem, who accompanied the biosecurity officer, gave a briefing on SOPs, Test captain Azhar Ali briefed the players on precautionary measures. Along with training schedules and procedures, players and officials sat in the stands of the stadium with social distancing, all wearing masks, during the lectures.
After the test came back negative, the cricketers who were declared corona-free started warming up in the bio-secure environment of Worcester Ground. In the session that started at 2:30 local time, the players started with light training. After running, physio cliff. Deacon continued to improve his physical fitness by doing various drills.
In the net session, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq and others showed their skills, batting coach Younis Khan gave valuable advice, other bowlers including Muhammad Abbas also opened their hands and feet, young pacers became the center of attention of bowling coach Waqar Younis. The former captain taught Naseem Shah how to perform better in English conditions.
On the other hand, Yasir Shah took full advantage of the experience of spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed and worked on line and length. Head Coach and Chief Selector Misbah-ul-Haq also looked very satisfied while supervising the training in pleasant weather.
It should be remembered that after the lockdown in March, the national cricketers could not train regularly, the training camp in Pakistan to prepare for the tour of England was canceled due to the spread of the corona virus. After a long time, the players were restored to the field.
On the other hand, 10 positive cricketers in the first Test in Pakistan were re-tested on June 26, and the results of Muhammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Fakhrzaman, Muhammad Rizwan Shadab Khan and Muhammad Hasnain came back negative.
Due to the condition of 2 consecutive negatives from the British government, they could not be allowed to board the chartered plane. The third test was conducted on Monday. Yesterday, PCB said that the results of these cricketers were negative for the second time. All clear, travel arrangements are being made, they will now be flown by commercial flight, while the players will stay in the bio-secure environment of the hotel.
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Cricket in the Time of COVID-19: How Players Overcame the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the world of sports, and cricket is no exception. The pandemic has affected cricket teams and players globally, forcing them to adapt to new norms and protocols to ensure their safety while continuing to play the game they love. In this article, we will explore how cricket players have coped with the pandemic and the measures they have taken to stay safe while continuing to play cricket.
The Initial Setbacks
When the pandemic first broke out, cricket teams and players were severely affected. In Pakistan, 10 cricketers and a masseur tested positive for COVID-19 in the first round of testing, while 18 cricketers and 11 support staff members were confined to a biosecure environment in a five-star hotel in Lahore after testing negative [[1]]. The team was eventually flown to England on a chartered plane for a series, where they underwent a 14-day quarantine in Worcester.
Getting Back to Training
After testing negative, the Pakistani cricketers were finally able to start training again in a bio-secure environment at Worcester Ground. The players started with light training, followed by net sessions where they could hone their skills under the guidance of their coaches. The team’s batting coach, Younis Khan, provided valuable advice to the players, while bowling coach Waqar Younis focused on improving the young pacers’ performance in English conditions [[1]].
Safety Protocols
The Pakistani cricket team took all necessary precautions to ensure their safety during training and gameplay. The players and officials wore masks and maintained social distancing during lectures and training sessions. PCB Director of Medicine and Sports Sciences Dr. Sohail Saleem briefed the players on biosecurity protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to minimize the risk of infection [[1]].
The Road to Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy on cricket teams and players. In addition to the Pakistani team, several other teams and players have been affected by the pandemic. In November 2020, six Pakistan cricketers tested positive for COVID-19 while on tour in New Zealand [[3]]. Similarly, in November 2021, six players from the Pakistan women’s cricket team tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their home series against the West Indies [[2]].
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges to cricket teams and players around the world. However, with determination and perseverance, players have been able to overcome these challenges and continue playing the game they love. By adhering to safety protocols and taking necessary precautions, cricket players have been able to minimize the risk of infection and get back to doing what they do best – playing cricket.
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Cricket in the Time of COVID-19: How Players Overcame the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the world of sports, and cricket is no exception. The pandemic has affected cricket teams and players globally, forcing them to adapt to new norms and protocols to ensure their safety while continuing to play the game they love. In this article, we will explore how cricket players have coped with the pandemic and the measures they have taken to stay safe while continuing to play cricket.
The Initial Setbacks
When the pandemic first broke out, cricket teams and players were severely affected. In Pakistan, 10 cricketers and a masseur tested positive
