Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday (July 16) confirmed that the six people have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus following approximately 50 COVID-19 PCR tests were performed on players, coaches, support and venue staff last week.
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However, the CSA has confirmed that none of the COVID-19 positive people are South African players but it didn’t reveal the names of those persons. The Proteas cricket board conducted tests in preparation for the upcoming 3TeamCricket (3TC) Solidarity Cup starting on Saturday in Centurion.
CSA said in a statement: “Cricket South Africa (CSA) can confirm that approximately 50 COVID-19 PCR tests were performed on players, coaches, support and venue staff during the period of 10 to 13 July at various venues across the country, in preparation for the 3TeamCricket match that will be taking place on Saturday, 18 July 2020.”
It concluded, “Six positive results were returned but none among any of the participating players. They have been managed by the CSA Medical team according to the current Department of Health & National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) guidelines.”
Noteworthy, the Solidarity Cup – which will mark the resumption of live cricket in South Africa following the Coronavirus-forced break, will see 24 of South Africa's top cricketers featuring in three teams named – The Eagles, Kingfishers, and The Kites -- playing two halves in a single match starting later this week.
(With PTI Inputs)
