Covid-19 broke India’s bio-bubble in the UK, infecting two members, including Rishabh Pant, ahead of their five-game streak against England starting August 4th.
The Indian test team will reach Durham on Thursday evening (Wriddhiman Saha Instagram Photo)
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- Rishabh Pant tested positive for coronavirus after participating in a Euro 2020 game in London
- The Indian team’s throwdown specialist Dayanand Garani has also contracted the virus
- Wriddhiman Saha and bowling coach Bharat Arun were found after contact with Garani. isolated
An Indian cricket support agent tested positive for Covid-19 in England according to Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Anyone who came into close contact with Pant was quarantined for 10 days.
The identity of the employee is believed to be Dayanand Garani, the team’s throwdown specialist. It is believed that reserve keeper Wriddhiman Saha and bowling coach Bharat Arun were also isolated after contact with Garani.
All four are Indian team members currently in London while the rest of the squad are on their way to Durham. Pant and Saha will miss the team’s practice game starting July 20th.
The 23-year-old Rishabh Pant has been in quarantine for 8 days after a positive test. He likely caught the virus after he died on Jan.
According to the reports, Pant has no serious symptoms. He won’t travel to Durham, however, where the Indian team is scheduled to gather on Thursday to prepare for the three-day warm-up game against an XI County Championship team starting July 20th.
Indian cricketers took a 20-day hiatus after losing to New Zealand in the first final of the World Test Championship (WTC) at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Players were spotted at Wimbledon and Euros during the break.
In particular, this is the first time the Indian cricket team has been affected by Covid-19 during a tour or international series. India and England will play a series of 5 Tests in Leeds, Manchester, London and Nottingham starting August 4th.
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