New Zealand, West Indies' IPL contingent clears COVID-19 tests ahead of T20I series
4 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand, West Indies' IPL contingent clears COVID-19 tests ahead of T20I series

India TV News  

Ten New Zealand players and support staff, along with 10 West Indies players and support staff who returned from the United Arab Emirates after taking part in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League, on Thursday, returned negative for Covid-19 in the latest round of testing. "The second of three Covid-19 tests for the ten New Zealand players and support staff, and the ten West Indies players and support staff currently in managed isolation, have all been returned as negative," New Zealand Cricket said in a statement. "The two groups will have their final tests on Day 12 and, results permitting, will leave managed isolation next November 26," the statement added. New Zealand and West Indies play three T20Is and two Test matches in November and December.

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NZ vs PAK: COVID-19 hits New Zealand's team as Mitchell Santner ruled out of first T20I
11 months, 1 week ago

NZ vs PAK: COVID-19 hits New Zealand's team as Mitchell Santner ruled out of first T20I

India TV News  

PAK vs NZ: All-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the first T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan as he has tested positive for Covid-19. New Zealand are hosting Pakistan for a five-match T20I series as the two teams begin their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024. "Mitch Santner won’t travel to Eden Park this evening for the …

IPL 2023: BCCI sticks to isolation policy; won't allow COVID-19 positive players to play
1 year, 9 months ago

IPL 2023: BCCI sticks to isolation policy; won't allow COVID-19 positive players to play

India TV News  

Unlike other leagues in the world, where players have been allowed to participate in matches despite testing positive for COVID-19, BCCI is taking no risks and is sticking to its isolation policy, where players will have to quarantine for at least a week before rejoining their respective franchises, a report in ESPNcricinfo states. Positive cases will not be allowed to …

ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2022 | Wade tests positive for COVID, but likely to play against England
2 years, 1 month ago

ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2022 | Wade tests positive for COVID, but likely to play against England

The Hindu  

Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade on October 27, 2022 became the second Australian player to test positive for COVID-19, a day ahead of the defending champions' crucial T20 World Cup match against England. The 34-year-old, who is the only wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad, is showing mild symptoms but is expected to feature in the match against England at the MCG. The …

T20 World Cup 2022: Matthew Wade 2nd Australian player to test Covid-19 positive, set to face England on Friday
2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Matthew Wade 2nd Australian player to test Covid-19 positive, set to face England on Friday

India Today  

Australia have been dealt another blow as their wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of their big-ticket Super 12 match against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Wade, the only wicketkeeper-batter in the 15-man Australia squad, returned a positive test for Covid-19 on Wednesday evening. However, Matthew Wade is expected to play against England unless his condition deteriorates …

T20 World Cup | ICC to allow COVID-positive players to play
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup | ICC to allow COVID-positive players to play

The Hindu  

The ICC in a major announcement has confirmed that players who test positive for COVID-19 will be permitted to play T20 World Cup matches. Australia, which previously used some of the tightest COVID-19 regulations in the world, will take a much more liberal approach to host the World Cup this year, according to the report. If a player's PCR test …

Naseem Shah tests positive for Covid-19, ruled out of England series
2 years, 2 months ago

Naseem Shah tests positive for Covid-19, ruled out of England series

India TV News  

ENG vs PAK: Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been ruled out of the remaining matches against England, Pakistan Cricket Board said on Thursday. Image Source : GETTY IMAGESNaseem Shah ruled out of England series. The T20I tri-series will begin on October 7 with Pakistan taking on Bangladesh in the opening match before the …

Commonwealth Games: Navjot Kaur tests positive for COVID-19, to fly back home
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Navjot Kaur tests positive for COVID-19, to fly back home

The Hindu  

India midfielder Navjot Kaur’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games came to an abrupt end as she is set to fly back home after testing positive for COVID-19. She has been cleared to fly back to India by the organisers,” a team source told PTI. Two cricket team members — Pooja Vastrakar and S. Meghana — tested positive for COVID-19 in …

KL Rahul tests COVID-19 positive before West Indies T20Is
2 years, 5 months ago

KL Rahul tests COVID-19 positive before West Indies T20Is

The Hindu  

India’s senior batter KL Rahul has tested positive for COVID-19, Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly told reporters in Mumbai after the Apex Council Meeting, Rahul had also addressed the candidates, who attended the Level-3 coach certification course at National Cricket Academy on Thursday afternoon before testing positive later in the day. The BCCI president also …

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia
2 years, 5 months ago

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka has suffered a huge blow in its bid to square its two-Test series against Australia after four cricketers tested positive for COVID-19 and had to be replaced. In coronavirus tests on Wednesday, three players from the first Test were positive: leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay, fast bowler Asitha Fernando, and all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva. Sri Lanka added spinners Prabath Jayasuriya, …

Covid-19 hits India men's hockey team, striker Gurjant, coach Reid test positive
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 hits India men's hockey team, striker Gurjant, coach Reid test positive

Hindustan Times  

The Indian men's hockey team's preparation camp for the Commonwealth Games was on Thursday been hit by a COVID-19 outbreak as five people, including striker Gurjant Singh and head coach Graham Reid, have tested positive for the virus and placed under isolation, here. "Two players and three members of the Support Staff of the Indian Men's Hockey team, currently preparing …

Five members of Indian men's hockey national camp test COVID-19 positive
2 years, 5 months ago

Five members of Indian men's hockey national camp test COVID-19 positive

The Hindu  

Hockey India announced that two players and three members of the support staff of the Indian men's team have tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The men's team is currently preparing for the Commonwealth Games 2022 at the national camp at SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The team team had returned to the National Camp after playing against Belgium and Netherlands …

Ashwin tests positive for Covid-19, misses flight for England Test
2 years, 6 months ago

Ashwin tests positive for Covid-19, misses flight for England Test

The Hindu  

Ravichandran Ashwin has not travelled to the United Kingdom with the Indian Test squad for the rescheduled fifth Test against England after testing positive for COVID-19. "Ashwin hasn't travelled with the squad to UK as he has tested positive for Covid 19 before departure," a BCCI source told PTI. Head coach Rahul Dravid, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer reached London …

Three positive Covid tests confirmed in New Zealand’s tour party
2 years, 7 months ago

Three positive Covid tests confirmed in New Zealand’s tour party

The Independent  

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IPL 2022: David Warner, bowlers help COVID-hit DC thump PBKS by 9 wickets
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: David Warner, bowlers help COVID-hit DC thump PBKS by 9 wickets

Firstpost  

Delhi, led by Rishabh Pant, put on an inspired performance to bowl out Punjab for 115 after electing to field first and then overhaul the target in 10.3 overs. Australia’s David Warner smashed an unbeaten 60 to lead the Covid-affected Delhi Capitals to a thumping nine-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Delhi’s New Zealand …

IPL 2022: Sixth Covid case detected in Delhi Capitals unit, another foreign player returns positive test - Reports
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Sixth Covid case detected in Delhi Capitals unit, another foreign player returns positive test - Reports

Hindustan Times  

The IPL 2022 continues to grapple Covid-19 as after Mitchell Marsh, another overseas player from the Delhi Capitals camp has tested positive for Covid-19, multiple media organisations have reported. The Delhi Capitals unit has been hit with a sixth Covid positive case. Whereas, news agency PTI is reporting that the latest player to have tested for Covid-19 is New Zealand …

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals players return negative in RT-PCR tests, 2nd round to be conducted
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals players return negative in RT-PCR tests, 2nd round to be conducted

India Today  

Delhi Capitals players tested negative in the first round of RT-PCR tests after Covid-19 scare hit the camp/ An unnamed player, according to sources, tested positive in the rapid antigen test days after their physio Patrick Farhart tested positive for the virus. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is sending a medical team to conduct another round of …

IND vs SL: Wanindu Hasaranga yet to recover from Covid-19, set to miss T20Is
2 years, 10 months ago

IND vs SL: Wanindu Hasaranga yet to recover from Covid-19, set to miss T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, diagnosed with Covid-19 in Australia last week, is set to miss the three-match Twenty20 series in India after returning a positive test again for the virus, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday. Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva celebrates after taking a wicket India will host Sri Lanka in three T20s between Thursday and …

New Zealand-Australia T20 series cancelled
2 years, 10 months ago

New Zealand-Australia T20 series cancelled

The Hindu  

New Zealand’s three-match Twenty20 international cricket series next month against world champion Australia has been cancelled because of COVID-19 border regulations. Australia beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the final of the Twenty20 World Cup last November and the rivals were expected to play in Napier from March 17-20, in anticipation of a planned relaxation of border protocols. New …

SL batter Kusal Mendis tests COVID-19 positive in Australia ahead of T20I series
2 years, 10 months ago

SL batter Kusal Mendis tests COVID-19 positive in Australia ahead of T20I series

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 in Australia ahead of the T20 International series beginning on Friday, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. "Kusal Mendis, who is with the touring Sri Lanka National Team in Australia, has tested positive for Covid-19," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. The five-match T20 series between Sri Lanka …

SL batter Kusal Mendis tests COVID-19 positive in Australia ahead of T20I series
2 years, 10 months ago

SL batter Kusal Mendis tests COVID-19 positive in Australia ahead of T20I series

India TV News  

Highlights Mendis is currently placed in isolation as the per COVID-19 protocols. Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 in Australia ahead of the T20 International series beginning on Friday, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. "Kusal Mendis, who is with the touring Sri Lanka National Team in Australia, has tested positive for Covid-19," Sri Lanka …

COVID-19 outbreak in India’s squad at Ahmedabad
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 outbreak in India’s squad at Ahmedabad

The Hindu  

At least six members of India’s squad — three players and three support staff members, including a coaching staff member — in Ahmedabad have been diagnosed COVID-19 positive ahead of Sunday’s first ODI versus the West Indies. The Hindu understands that opener Shikhar Dhawan, reserve opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer’s tests returned positive. Also found positive during …

India vs West Indies: Dhawan, Shreyas, Ruturaj, Saini test positive for COVID-19, Mayank added to squad
2 years, 10 months ago

India vs West Indies: Dhawan, Shreyas, Ruturaj, Saini test positive for COVID-19, Mayank added to squad

Firstpost  

The other three along with Navdeep Saini who tested positive for the virus are non-playing members — fielding coach T Dilip, security liaison officer B Lokesh and masseur Rajeev Kumar. A COVID-19 outbreak hit the Indian cricket team on Wednesday as three main players — senior opener Shikhar Dhawan, reserve opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer — tested …

U-19 WC: 9 Canada players test positive for COVID, two Plate competition matches cancelled
2 years, 10 months ago

U-19 WC: 9 Canada players test positive for COVID, two Plate competition matches cancelled

The Hindu  

Two Plate competition matches of the ICC Under-19 men’s Cricket World Cup, involving Canada were on Friday cancelled after nine players from the team tested positive for COVID-19. "Canada's plate play-off semifinal with Scotland on 29 January is cancelled and in accordance with the playing conditions Scotland will progress to the 13th/14th play-off as a result of having a better …

Covid-19 outbreak in India U19 World Cup camp: 5 players remain in isolation after 2nd positive test
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 outbreak in India U19 World Cup camp: 5 players remain in isolation after 2nd positive test

India Today  

India could still be missing five of the six players who tested positive for Covid-19 when they take on Uganda on Saturday in the U19 World Cup. India fielded a depleted squad in their previous match against Ireland with six players, including captain Yash Dhull testing positive. "The India U19 squad currently taking part in the ICC Under 19 Men’s …

New dates for West Indies vs Ireland ODIs after Covid outbreak
2 years, 11 months ago

New dates for West Indies vs Ireland ODIs after Covid outbreak

The Hindu  

West Indies and Ireland have announced new dates for the rest of their one-day international series after Tuesday's second match was postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in the tourists' camp. A Cricket Ireland statement said: "The rescheduling occurred following five Covid-19 positive cases, as well as injuries in the Ireland camp leaving the Ireland squad depleted." READ: England adds …

West Indies vs Ireland: Visitors' COVID-19 problems force cancellation of second ODI
2 years, 11 months ago

West Indies vs Ireland: Visitors' COVID-19 problems force cancellation of second ODI

Firstpost  

The second one-day international between West Indies and Ireland in Jamaica was called off Monday following two further positive COVID-19 tests in the Irish camp. Tuesday’s game in Kingston was cancelled “following recent testing, and two players being ruled out due to injury, resulting in Ireland having a severely depleted squad”, Cricket West Indies and Cricket Ireland said in a …

ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: Four Zimbabwe players test Covid-19 positive
2 years, 11 months ago

ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: Four Zimbabwe players test Covid-19 positive

India Today  

Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed that four of its players who will be taking part in the upcoming Under 19 World Cup tested positive for Covid-19. The four players, who took part in a four-match youth one-day series against the Ireland Under-19 side that ended on Sunday, underwent PCR tests on Monday morning. "Zimbabwe Cricket can confirm four players who are part …

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 3rd Test Full Cricket Score: Australia win by an innings and 14 runs, clinch series
2 years, 11 months ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 3rd Test Full Cricket Score: Australia win by an innings and 14 runs, clinch series

Firstpost  

Check out LIVE cricket score from the third Ashes Test being held in Melbourne. Before play even began on Monday, Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving England’s support staff resulted in a 30-minute delay to the start of the second day of play in the third Test. England’s all-time leading wicket-taker said the tourists were “pretty …

Ashes 2021-22, AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 2: England in big trouble in Boxing Day Test amid virus scare
2 years, 11 months ago

Ashes 2021-22, AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test Day 2: England in big trouble in Boxing Day Test amid virus scare

India TV News  

Australia sent England reeling on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test in Melbourne. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. “Our protocols are designed for absolutely this set of events.” In a …

The Ashes | England in big trouble in third Test amid virus scare
2 years, 11 months ago

The Ashes | England in big trouble in third Test amid virus scare

The Hindu  

On an extraordinary of cricket both on and off the field, England faced an uphill battle to save the third test against Australia and with it the Ashes. Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England’s support staff resulted in a delay to the start of the second day of play at the Melbourne …

COVID plays havoc with world sport as infection rate surges
3 years ago

COVID plays havoc with world sport as infection rate surges

The Hindu  

World sport was again hit by COVID-19 infections on Thursday with football and rugby matches called off, a cricket series cancelled and holiday action in North America under threat. Manchester United’s home match against Brighton & Hove Albion became the fifth Premier League game postponed since Sunday but league officials intend to continue with the fixture schedule where safely possible …

Pakistan, West Indies agree to postpone ODI series to July 2022 amid Covid-19 cases in tourists camp in Karachi
3 years ago

Pakistan, West Indies agree to postpone ODI series to July 2022 amid Covid-19 cases in tourists camp in Karachi

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board and West Indies Cricket on Thursday confirmed the ODI leg of the Pakistan tour will be postponed to July 2022 following multiple cases of Covid-19 in the tourists' camp in Karachi. “On Thursday morning and as part of the PCB COVID-19 Protocols, Rapid Antigen tests were conducted on the remaining 15 West Indies players and six player …

Pakistan vs West Indies ODIs postponed due to multiple COVID-19 cases
3 years ago

Pakistan vs West Indies ODIs postponed due to multiple COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket West Indies agreed to postpone the ODI series after five more COVID-19 positive cases were reported in the West Indies camp, raising the total number of positive cases to nine. “On Thursday morning and as part of the PCB COVID-19 Protocols, Rapid Antigen tests were conducted on the remaining 15 West Indies players and …

Pakistan vs West Indies: Series in balance after five more COVID-19 cases
3 years ago

Pakistan vs West Indies: Series in balance after five more COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

Four members of the touring party tested positive on Saturday, bringing the total to nine since they arrived last week for a Twenty20 and limited-over series. Karachi: Five more members of the West Indies cricket squad – including three players – have tested positive for Covid, officials said Thursday, leaving the rest of their Pakistan tour hanging in the balance. …

West Indies tour of Pakistan in doubt as 3 more visiting players test Covid-19 positive in Karachi
3 years ago

West Indies tour of Pakistan in doubt as 3 more visiting players test Covid-19 positive in Karachi

India Today  

Cricket West Indies and Pakistan Cricket Board are currently in talks over whether they can continue with the limited-overs series in Karachi after 5 more members of the touring party tested Covid-19 positive on Thursday. "All three players will therefore miss the upcoming matches and all five individuals will remain isolated from the rest of the West Indies squad." TOTAL …

Three West Indies cricketers in Pakistan hit by virus
3 years ago

Three West Indies cricketers in Pakistan hit by virus

The Hindu  

Three West Indies cricketers have tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss the limited-overs series in Pakistan starting next week. Cricket West Indies said on Saturday left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell and allrounders Roston Chase and Kyle Mayers tested positive in Karachi and are self-isolating for 10 days. “This unusual loss of three players from our squad will seriously …

Pakistan vs West Indies: Chase, Cottrell and Mayers to miss T20I series after testing positive for COVID-19
3 years ago

Pakistan vs West Indies: Chase, Cottrell and Mayers to miss T20I series after testing positive for COVID-19

India Today  

Cricket West Indies have said that Sheldon Cottrell, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers and a non-coaching member of the team management have tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Pakistan. "Our arrival testing protocols in Pakistan have confirmed four COVID-19 positives," Johnny Grave, CEO of CWI, said in a statement. we are confident that the tour can continue as everyone else …

Women's World Cup Qualifiers: 6 Sri Lankan players test positive for Covid-19 in Zimbabwe
3 years ago

Women's World Cup Qualifiers: 6 Sri Lankan players test positive for Covid-19 in Zimbabwe

India Today  

Six players in the Sri Lankan women's cricket team have tested positive for Covid-19 in Zimbabwe where they were participating in the World Cup qualifiers which was cancelled on Saturday amid growing concerns about the new Omicron variant in South Africa, which has prompted widespread travel curbs. The International Cricket Council took the decision to cancel the remaining of the …

IND vs NZ 1st T20: COVID-19 prevention guidelines violated blatantly as international cricket returns to India
3 years, 1 month ago

IND vs NZ 1st T20: COVID-19 prevention guidelines violated blatantly as international cricket returns to India

India TV News  

COVID-19 prevention guidelines were violated blatantly as a sizeable number of spectators and local police were seen without masks before the start of the first T20I between India and New Zealand here on Wednesday, the first international cricket match in the country since the second wave of the pandemic. Though the Rajasthan Cricket Association was expecting the game to be …

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan's Rizwan, Malik suffering from 'mild flu' ahead of semi-final against Australia
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan's Rizwan, Malik suffering from 'mild flu' ahead of semi-final against Australia

Firstpost  

Rizwan and Malik, who missed the team’s training session on Wednesday, though tested negative for COVID-19. Dubai: Pakistan batters Mohammad Rizwan and Shoaib Malik are suffering from “mild flu” and they could be doubtful starters for the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia on Thursday. According to the report, the two players woke up on Wednesday morning with “light flu …

Three more Pakistan women cricketers test positive for COVID-19; PCB in fix before West Indies home series
3 years, 1 month ago

Three more Pakistan women cricketers test positive for COVID-19; PCB in fix before West Indies home series

Firstpost  

Karachi: Three more Pakistani women cricketers tested positive for COVID-19 to take the total count to six as the country’s cricket board is in limbo to assemble a proper squad ahead of its home series against West Indies. Pakistan and West Indies will play three ODIs in Karachi and these matches will serve as an opportunity for both teams to …

IPL and Not Covid the Reason Behind Cancellation of 5th Test Says Michael Vaughan, Aakash Chopra Replies
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL and Not Covid the Reason Behind Cancellation of 5th Test Says Michael Vaughan, Aakash Chopra Replies

News 18  

The cricketing world has been divided into two ever since the fifth and final Test between England and India was cancelled following a Covid outbreak in the Indian contingent. Replying to a Tweet by former England captain Michael Vaughan, Chopra reminded him how England were quick to call off their South Africa series last year. Get Vaccinated, India September 11, …

'No regrets': Ravi Shastri denies book launch led to positive COVID-19 test
3 years, 3 months ago

'No regrets': Ravi Shastri denies book launch led to positive COVID-19 test

Firstpost  

Former India all-rounder Shastri was criticised after it emerged he had launched his book at a well-attended party in London where no masks were worn, two days before the fourth Test at the Oval. London: India head coach Ravi Shastri insisted he had “absolutely no regrets” over his attendance at a London launch of his new book cited as a …

India's tour of New Zealand postponed due to congested calendar, COVID-19 restrictions
3 years, 3 months ago

India's tour of New Zealand postponed due to congested calendar, COVID-19 restrictions

Firstpost  

India would have had to quarantine for 14 days to play three ODIs as part of the World Cup Super League. Wellington: India will not be touring New Zealand later in the year due to a packed calendar and COVID-19 related restrictions. A New Zealand Cricket spokesperson confirmed that the India games will be played after the T20 World Cup …

India's New Zealand ODI tour postponed to 2022
3 years, 3 months ago

India's New Zealand ODI tour postponed to 2022

The Hindu  

India will not be touring New Zealand later in the year due to a packed calendar and COVID-19 related restrictions. A New Zealand Cricket spokesperson confirmed to Stuff that the India games will be played after the T20 World Cup in Australia next year. New Zealand anyway is scheduled to tour India in November for two Tests and three T20s. …

The whole country is open: Ravi Shastri on book launch causing COVID-19 criticism
3 years, 3 months ago

The whole country is open: Ravi Shastri on book launch causing COVID-19 criticism

India TV News  

sm of the launch event of his book 'Star Gazing: The Players in My Life' in London on September 1 which resulted in multiple members of the team's support staff testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. Shastri himself was the first to test positive for the virus, followed by bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar too testing …

Why the IPL Is Not To Blame for India-England Test Cancellation
3 years, 3 months ago

Why the IPL Is Not To Blame for India-England Test Cancellation

The Quint  

The matters of scheduling and the moolah aside for a moment, just think of the players. The Indian players got together on 16 May to quarantine in Mumbai before boarding their flight for the World Test Championship final. It would have been extremely tough even in the most ideal circumstances – well, the most ideal with the COVID-19 rider – …

India in England: This is all about money and IPL, says Michael Vaughan after Manchester Test got cancelled
3 years, 3 months ago

India in England: This is all about money and IPL, says Michael Vaughan after Manchester Test got cancelled

India Today  

The test at Old Trafford was cancelled barely two hours before its scheduled start on Friday after India failed to field a side following a Covid-19 case in their camp. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has said that the Manchester Test between India and England was cancelled because players were petrified of catching covid and missing the Indian Premier League. …

India vs England: Indian players negative for COVID-19, 5th Test likely to go ahead despite one player's objections
3 years, 3 months ago

India vs England: Indian players negative for COVID-19, 5th Test likely to go ahead despite one player's objections

Firstpost  

Jasprit Bumrah is set to be rested while Mohammed Shami will take his place in the fifth Test. All players of the Indian cricket team have tested negative for COVID-19, clearing the decks for the fifth and final Test against England to go ahead as scheduled from Friday despite objections of “one senior player” after assistant physio Yogesh Parmar’s positive …

India vs England: Fifth Test likely to go ahead after all Indian players in UK test negative for COVID
3 years, 3 months ago

India vs England: Fifth Test likely to go ahead after all Indian players in UK test negative for COVID

Firstpost  

All the 21 players of the Indian Test squad have tested negative for COVID-19, a development that clears the decks for the fifth Test against England to proceed as scheduled from Friday Manchester: All the 21 players of the Indian Test squad have tested negative for COVID-19, a development that clears the decks for the fifth Test against England to …

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