Pakistan Cricket Squad Covid-19 Results: 7 More Players Test Positive
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Tuesday that a total of 10 players have tested positive for Covid-19, including 7 new cases. This comes after 3 players were initially reported to have contracted the virus. The PCB conducted 35 tests on Monday in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar, which revealed the new cases.
Covid-19 Positive Players
- Fakhar Zaman
- Imran Khan
- Kashif Bhatti
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Wahab Riaz
- Haider Ali
- Haris Rauf
- Shadab Khan
Covid-19 Negative Players
- Abid Ali
- Asad Shafiq
- Azhar Ali
- Babar Azam
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fawad Alam
- Iftikhar Ahmad
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Khushdil Shah
- Mohammad Abbas
- Naseem Shah
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Shan Masood
- Sohail Khan
- Yasir Shah
Covid-19 Positive Support Staff
- Malang Ali (masseur)
Support Staff with Negative Results
- Mansoor Rana (manager)
- Misbah-ul-Haq (head coach)
- Shahid Aslam (assistant head coach)
- Younis Khan (strike coach)
- Mushtaq Ahmed (spin bowling coach)
- Abdul Majeed (field coach)
- Talha Butt (team analyst)
- Yasir Malik (strength and fitness trainer)
- Dr. Sohail Saleem (team physician)
- Colonel Lieutenant (retired) Usman Riffat (security manager)
- Raza Kitchlew (media and digital content manager)
Players who are yet to be tested for Covid-19 include Shoaib Malik, Cliffe Deacon, and Waqar Younis. Imad Wasim and Usman Shinwari, who were tested on Monday, received negative results.
The recent positive tests have highlighted the danger of the virus, even among asymptomatic individuals. The PCB has urged the public to strictly adhere to safety measures recommended by federal and state governments to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their loved ones.
PCB Chief Message on Overall Situation
Wasim Khan, the PCB Chief, stated that the players who have tested positive will continue to be monitored and supported, including conducting antibody tests. If they test negative, they will be flown to England to join the squad. In the meantime, they have been asked to isolate themselves to prevent the spread of the virus to their family members.
Several players, including Shahid Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, and Ahmed Shahzad, have expressed their best wishes and prayers for the Covid-19 infected players on social media.
For more information on the Pakistan cricket team’s tour of England, please note that family members are not allowed to accompany the team due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: How many players have tested positive for Covid-19?
- A: A total of 10 players have tested positive for Covid-19.
- Q: What is the PCB doing to support the players who have tested positive?
- A: The PCB is monitoring and supporting the players, including conducting antibody tests and providing medical care.
- Q: Will the players who have tested positive be able to join the team in England?
- A: If they test negative, they will be flown to England to join the squad.
