Shakib tests Covid positive ahead of first Test against SL
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Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has tested Covid positive after arriving in Dhaka from the United States on Tuesday as he is ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Chittagong.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) doctor Monzur Hussain confirmed the matter to Cricfrenzy.
As per the Managed Event Environment (MEE) protocol for the series, Shakib underwent a PCR and a rapid antigen test as a pre-requisite for joining the team.
Both tests have returned positive results Today [Tuesday]. He will now recover in self-isolation and will be re-tested in due course.
“Shakib returned home this morning. As per the rules, he is scheduled to join his team tomorrow after the coronavirus test. However, today's test came positive. He is now in isolation at home,” Monzur said.
Asked if Shakib will be able to play in the first Test of the series starting on May 15, Monzur explained,
"There is no chance in that sense. Because according to our Covid protocol, he will have to be isolated for 5 days. In that case, Shakib's next test will be on the 14th and there is an issue of match fitness,” he added.
