English cricket team COVID scare delays day two of MCG Ashes Test after support staff, family members test positive
3 years ago

English cricket team COVID scare delays day two of MCG Ashes Test after support staff, family members test positive

ABC  

England's troubled Ashes tour has been thrown into more turmoil after positive COVID tests in the tourists' camp. Key points: England's players were initially told to stay in their hotel The team had to get rapid lateral flow tests before travelling to the ground The start of play was delayed by half an hour to 11am AEDT This morning it emerged that a family member of someone in the English touring party had tested positive to COVID-19. Cricket Australia said two members of the England cricket team's support staff and two family members were isolating after returning positive rapid antigen tests. "The entire playing group and all other support staff have undertaken rapid antigen tests this morning and all have tested negative," CA said in a statement. Free-to-air broadcaster Channel Seven also had a COVID scare ahead of day two, with a staff member testing positive on Sunday night.

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Covid hits Australian team ahead of West Indies Test
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Covid hits Australian team ahead of West Indies Test

The Hindu  

Australia’s team has been hit by COVID-19 ahead of the second Test against the West Indies, with allrounder Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald the latest to come down with the virus on Wednesday. They fell ill after batter Travis Head contracted Covid at the end of the first Test in Adelaide last week, which the hosts won by 10 …

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 …

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, 3 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 …

Australia's Tahlia McGrath allowed to play CWG 2022 gold medal T20 match against India despite being Covid-19 positive
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia's Tahlia McGrath allowed to play CWG 2022 gold medal T20 match against India despite being Covid-19 positive

Hindustan Times  

In a decision that promises to be highly debated, Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medal T20 match despite testing positive for Covid-19. "Commonwealth Games Australia can confirm that cricketer Tahlia McGrath has returned a positive test for Covid-19," the statement reads. "CGA clinical staff have consulted with the Commonwealth Games Federation RACEG …

Commonwealth Games: Navjot Kaur tests positive for COVID-19, to fly back home
2 years, 5 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 …

CWG: 2 Women's Cricket Team Players Test Positive for COVID, Stay Back in India
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG: 2 Women's Cricket Team Players Test Positive for COVID, Stay Back in India

The Quint  

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had earlier confirmed that one member of the touring party tested positive. Both the players remain in India," an Indian Olympic Association official told PTI. A BCCI source added: "As per protocol, both players can only join the team once they test negative." Ahead of the team's departure, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur had spoken about how …

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia
2 years, 6 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, …

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19
2 years, 6 months ago

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19

India Today  

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has tested positive for Covid-19 in the Rapid Antigen Test in Leicester, England. “Team India Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on Saturday. UPDATE - #TeamIndia Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on Saturday. — BCCI June …

India vs England: Rohit Sharma tests positive for COVID-19
2 years, 6 months ago

India vs England: Rohit Sharma tests positive for COVID-19

Firstpost  

The Team India captain, who was playing in India’s ongoing four-day warm-up game against Leicestershire, has gone into quarantine. Indian batter Rohit Sharma has tested COVID-19 positive following a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on Saturday. UPDATE - #TeamIndia Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on Saturday. — BCCI June 25, 2022 …

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 …

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Ashwin tests COVID-19 positive, misses flight to England
2 years, 6 months ago

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Ashwin tests COVID-19 positive, misses flight to England

India TV News  

Ravichandran Ashwin has tested positive for Covid-19 and has not travelled with the India team to London for the one-off fifth and final Test against England. The Indian Test team had left for the UK on June 16 and Ashwin wasn't part of the travelling squad. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan and other T20 specialists have been given a three-day …

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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Grenada drops vaccine mandate for third West Indies v England Test
2 years, 9 months ago

Grenada drops vaccine mandate for third West Indies v England Test

The Hindu  

Unvaccinated supporters will be able to attend the concluding third Test between West Indies and England in Grenada next week after government officials dropped the vaccine mandate for large public gatherings. The series opener ended in a draw and the ongoing second Test increasingly seems headed for the same result, with West Indies closing at 288 for four on day …

SL batter Kusal Mendis tests COVID-19 positive in Australia ahead of T20I series
2 years, 11 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 …

Women's Ashes: England anxious COVID-19 case, says captain Heather Knight
2 years, 11 months ago

Women's Ashes: England anxious COVID-19 case, says captain Heather Knight

The Hindu  

There is anxiety in the England women's camp after a member of their support staff tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the multi-format Ashes series in Australia, captain Heather Knight said on Friday. READ: "We've had to live under pretty strict protocols since we've arrived, we've only been allowed to socialise outdoors for exactly this reason, to try and limit …

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 …

Australia, England Women's Ashes teams warned that players testing positive to COVID will be ineligible for Women's ICC World Cup
3 years ago

Australia, England Women's Ashes teams warned that players testing positive to COVID will be ineligible for Women's ICC World Cup

ABC  

Australia and England have been warned players contracting COVID at the end of the women's Ashes won't be allowed at the World Cup. Key points: Australia and England's women's cricket teams will be trying to minimise exposure to COVID with two major competitions in the next three months The multi-format Women's Ashes starts on January 20, while the ICC Women's …

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 4th Test Day 1: England shift momentum on rain-affected day
3 years ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 4th Test Day 1: England shift momentum on rain-affected day

Firstpost  

Follow live scores and updates of the 4th Ashes Test between England and Australia in Sydney Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Preview: Scott Boland has retained his spot in Australia’s bowling attack for the fourth Ashes test after his starring role on debut in the series-deciding victory over England last …

Ashes 2021-22: COVID-19 cases in support staff have led to anxiety in England side, says Root
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: COVID-19 cases in support staff have led to anxiety in England side, says Root

India TV News  

Two days before the start of the fourth Ashes Test here, England captain Joe Root has conceded that there is an "element of anxiety" after several COVID-19 cases were detected in the touring party's support staff. The England team was in the midst of a COVID-19 crisis just before the start of the Boxing Day Test on December 26, with …

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19
3 years ago

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19

Firstpost  

Nick Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive PCR result confirmed. Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley on Monday became the latest person to contract COVID-19 during the Ashes series against England. Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive PCR result …

Ashes 2021-22: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley tests positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement issued by Cricket Australia said that Hockley, who is fully vaccinated, had developed mild symptoms and a PCR test revealed he was COVID-19 positive. "Hockley developed mild symptoms and immediately got tested and isolated, with a positive result now confirmed. Hockey was recently quoted as saying …

Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19

Firstpost  

Silverwood was due to miss the fourth Test against England starting in Sydney on Wednesday after he was forced into isolation when a family member tested positive for COVID-19 Melbourne: Under-fire England head coach Chris Silverwood has tested positive for COVID-19 while quarantining here with his family but he is expected to join the team ahead of the fifth Ashes …

Ashes 2021-22: McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test

India TV News  

Highlights The third day of the SCG Test is known as Jane McGrath Day. Legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath has been tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the fourth Test of The Ashes 2021-22 between England and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney starting from January 5. The third day of the SCG Test is known as Jane McGrath Day …

Ashes 2021-22: England training session cancelled after net bowler tests COVID-19 positive
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: England training session cancelled after net bowler tests COVID-19 positive

Firstpost  

England suffered the latest blow just hours after the tourists planned to draft former one-day captain Adam Hollioake into the team’s coaching staff, stated media reports. Sydney: England’s preparations for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia took another hit on Sunday after one of their net bowlers tested positive for COVD-19, leading to cancellation of their training session with other …

Ashes 2021-22: Under-pressure England coach Chris Silverwood to miss Sydney Test after virus case in family
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: Under-pressure England coach Chris Silverwood to miss Sydney Test after virus case in family

Firstpost  

Silverwood and his family have to isolate in Melbourne for 10 days while the rest of the team heads to Sydney for the clash starting on 5 January. Sydney: England’s beleaguered Ashes tour went from bad to worse Thursday with under-pressure coach Chris Silverwood to miss the fourth Test in Sydney after a family member tested positive for the coronavirus. …

Sydney test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister
3 years ago

Sydney test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister

The Hindu  

New South Wales health minister Brad Hazzard said on Tuesday that the state's COVID-19 contact tracing rules pose no threat to the fourth Ashes test in Sydney. READ: NSW recorded just over 6,000 new cases on Monday and close contacts are required to isolate for a week, but Hazzard said NSW Health would work with Victorian health authorities to manage …

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 3rd Test Full Cricket Score: Australia win by an innings and 14 runs, clinch series
3 years 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: England face nervous wait as COVID-19 threatens series
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: England face nervous wait as COVID-19 threatens series

Firstpost  

England were nervously awaiting results of PCR tests after four COVID19 cases in the camp but veteran Jimmy Anderson said Monday they are keen to finish the Ashes series in Australia. Melbourne: England were nervously awaiting results of PCR tests after four COVID19 cases in the camp but veteran Jimmy Anderson said Monday they are keen to finish the Ashes …

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

Ashes 2021-22: Series not at risk despite Covid cases in England camp, says Cricket Australia chief
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: Series not at risk despite Covid cases in England camp, says Cricket Australia chief

Firstpost  

England were given the all-clear barely 45 minutes before play was due to begin, with the start pushed back half an hour until 11am to give them a chance to warm-up. Melbourne: Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley moved to allay fears Monday over the remainder of the Ashes series after England were rocked by a Covid scare, but admitted it …

England blow as captain Root hurt before start of Ashes play
3 years ago

England blow as captain Root hurt before start of Ashes play

The Hindu  

Captain Joe Root was hit in the abdomen while warming up for day four of the second Ashes Test Sunday and missed the start of play in another blow to England's struggling team. READ: Australia captain Steve Smith opted not to enforce the follow on and his team resumed on 45 for one, looking to build an unassailable lead. "Joe …

The Ashes: Member of broadcast crew at Adelaide Oval tests positive for Covid-19, relevant areas sanitised
3 years ago

The Ashes: Member of broadcast crew at Adelaide Oval tests positive for Covid-19, relevant areas sanitised

India Today  

A member of the broadcast crew for the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval has tested positive for Covid-19, the venue has said in a statement on Sunday. Earlier, Australia captain Pat Cummins had to sit out the second Test as he was deemed a close contact to a positive Covid-19 case. Cummins was withdrawn from the squad on …

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 …

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 …

Perth Ashes test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine
3 years, 1 month ago

Perth Ashes test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia's hopes of staging the fifth Ashes test in Perth appear in jeopardy, with the Western Australia state government reiterating its "very strict rules" on quarantine and restrictions on players' family members. Perth Stadium is scheduled to host the final match of the Australia-England series from January 14 but WA authorities have insisted players and staff quarantine after entering …

The Ashes: Perth Test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine
3 years, 1 month ago

The Ashes: Perth Test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine

Hindustan Times  

Cricket Australia's hopes of staging the fifth Ashes Test in Perth appear in jeopardy, with the Western Australia state government reiterating its "very strict rules" on quarantine and restrictions on players' family members. The Ashes: Perth Test in doubt as WA sticks to hard line on quarantine Perth Stadium is scheduled to host the final match of the Australia-England series …

Australia's Test against Afghanistan 'likely to be postponed'
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia's Test against Afghanistan 'likely to be postponed'

The Hindu  

Australia's Test against Afghanistan is likely to be postponed until it is clearer what impact the takeover by the Taliban will have on sport in the country, Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley told local media on Monday. Hockley also said he was confident negotiations with the Western Australia government would be successful and that the fifth Ashes Test will …

Ashes: Cricket Australia forced to meet with England stars AGAIN over quarantine plans for families
3 years, 3 months ago

Ashes: Cricket Australia forced to meet with England stars AGAIN over quarantine plans for families

Daily Mail  

Cricket Australia were forced into a second meeting with England’s players yesterday morning — only 36 hours after the initial conference call left Joe Root’s squad underwhelmed by the lack of detail about quarantine arrangements for families. Cricket Australia held a second meeting with England’s players on Tuesday morning to address concerns over quarantine plans for their wives and children …

England could make a decision on the Ashes on Monday after players shown what to expect Down Under
3 years, 3 months ago

England could make a decision on the Ashes on Monday after players shown what to expect Down Under

Daily Mail  

England's Test players could make their decisions on whether to embark on this winter's Ashes tour as early as Monday after being informed of the quarantine and living conditions they can expect in Australia. The England squad have been given a presenation on what to expect in Australia for the Ashes Joe Root's squad discovered some of the finer details …

Australian PM Morrison says, 'no special deals' for England cricketers
3 years, 3 months ago

Australian PM Morrison says, 'no special deals' for England cricketers

The Hindu  

England cricketers heading to Australia for the Ashes this year will get "no special deals" allowing their families to join them, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared. Morrison told reporters following a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Washington on Wednesday night that he would "love" to see the Ashes go ahead, but there would be no favours. …

British PM Johnson asks Australia to help resolve Ashes stand-off
3 years, 3 months ago

British PM Johnson asks Australia to help resolve Ashes stand-off

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison to help ease strict quarantine rules to allow the families of England's cricketers to tour with the players during the upcoming Ashes series. Australia's borders are effectively shut in an effort to control COVID-19, with caps on international arrivals and limited places available in the country's mandatory hotel …

Fully understand why Indian cricketers panicked: Stuart Broad
3 years, 3 months ago

Fully understand why Indian cricketers panicked: Stuart Broad

India TV News  

England pace bowling stalwart Stuart Broad has said that he fully understood Indian cricketers panicking about the Covid-19 situation in their camp ahead of the fifth Test at Manchester, which was later cancelled. However, head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, fielding coach R Sridhar and physiotherapist Nitin Patel tested Covid-19 positive after their RT-PCR confirmed the infection during …

'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 …

Indian Men’s Cricket Team’s Tryst With COVID-19 on Tour of England
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian Men’s Cricket Team’s Tryst With COVID-19 on Tour of England

The Quint  

At the Oval Test, India won handsomely to take an unassailable lead in the series, however, the head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar weren’t pitch side on the last two days of the Test. The three coaches had to isolate after Shastri’s lateral flow test returned positive on Day 4. On the eve …

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