Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has recovered from the novel Coronavirus as he received a negative report for the COVID-19 on Tuesday (July 14).
Mortaza, who is also a Member of Parliament representing the ruling Awami League party, was diagnosed with the Coronavirus virus three weeks ago on June 20 having involved in various humanitarian efforts to help his constituency to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
Apart from the fast-bowling all-rounder, his wife Sumona Haque and even his brother had also tested positive. However, the former captain has now recovered but his wife still remains positive for the deadly virus and under treatment. Mortaza confirmed the same on his Facebook handle on Tuesday.
Mortaza wrote on his Facebook page: “I heard the results of the test this evening, which is negative. I am thankful to everyone who prayed for me, was beside us, and showed concern during this time. But my wife is still Covid-19 positive after two weeks of being diagnosed.”
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He further added, “She is doing well. Keep her in your prayers. I got treatment at home. To those who are affected, stay positive. Keep faith in Allah and abide by the rules. Together we will keep fighting the virus.”
Noteworthy, two other Bangladeshi cricketers Nafees Iqbal and Nazmul Islam had also tested COVID-19 positive three weeks ago, and now they have too recovered after undergoing treatment at home.
(With ESPN Cricinfo Inputs)
