Two of the Indian cricketers test Covid positive in England. The cricketers test Covid positive during the 20-day break and they will not be traveling through the with the rest of the team members on Thursday.
Both of them have already isolated themselves and are quarantining in England.
One of the BCCI sources told PTI, "Yes, one of the players has tested positive although he is largely asymptomatic currently. He is in quarantine at an acquaintance's place and won't be traveling with the team to Durham on Thursday."
On being asked about any news of worry as the players were on a break after the WTC final, the source said, "As of now, they are all fine, but we will be testing them regularly and following strict protocols. Safety of the players is always the priority,"
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It is definitely a piece of bad news for Virat and his team and the fans as well.
But there is nothing to worry about as both of them are not having any serious symptoms. They have tested asymptomatic and had a bit of cough and cold during the COVID-19 period.
According to sources one of the players has tested negative and the other player will be having his test on 18th July after he completes his 10-day isolation.