One Pakistan player tests positive for covid ahead of South Africa tour
A total of 35 tests were conducted on the South Africa-bound Pakistan men's national cricket team.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – A total of 35 tests were conducted on the South Africa-bound Pakistan men’s national cricket team on Tuesday, 16 March. All squad members have Wednesday tested negative, except for one player.
Those who have tested negative will now assemble in Lahore on Thursday, 18 March, for the training camp, which will commence at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
The player who has tested positive will undergo a repeat test on Thursday at his residence. If he tests negative, only then he will be eligible to travel to Lahore where he will remain in isolation for two more days before being retested.
The following is the side’s schedule of training, practice and media conferences:
Friday, 19 March: Pakistan captain Babar Azam will hold a virtual media conference at 1115. Pakistan side will hold a training session at the Gaddafi Stadium from 1300.
Saturday, 20 March: Pakistan side will hold a training session at the Gaddafi Stadium from 1600.
Sunday, 21 March: A squad member will hold a virtual media conference at 1130. No training session has been scheduled for the day.
Monday, 22 March: The players will play an intra-squad 50-over match at the Gaddafi Stadium from 0930.
Tuesday, 23 March: A squad member will hold a virtual media conference at 1130. No training session has been scheduled for the day.
Wednesday, 24 March: The players will play an intra-squad 50-over match at the Gaddafi Stadium from 0930.
Thursday, 25 March: Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq will hold pre-departure virtual media conference. The time will be confirmed closer to the date. No training session has been scheduled for the day
Friday, 26 March: The team will depart for South Africa.
