The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has on Tuesday (July 6), reacted to the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the England camp just two days before the three-match ODI series against Pakistan starting on Thursday (July 8) in Cardiff.
On Tuesday, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that the three cricketers and four other staff members test positive for the COVID-19 and the entire had to be put in isolation, forcing the ECB to announce a fresh squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan.
Reacting to the event, the PCB said it has been in close contact with the ECB regarding concerns about the health and safety of its players since the news of the COVID-19 outbreak in the England camp.
PCB also added that the board is “satisfied” with the arrangements provided by the hosts to ensure the tourists remain safe during the upcoming 6-match limited-overs series in England.
The PCB said in an official statement: “Pakistan Cricket Board has been in close contact with the England and Wales Cricket Board regarding concerns about the health and safety of its players since the news of Covid-19 outbreak in the England camp was shared with it in late Monday evening.”
The statement further reads, “The PCB is satisfied by the assurances and guarantees provided by the ECB on behalf of its medical panel, and feels comfortable with the existing protocols that have been put in place to ensure all the Pakistan players and player support staff remain safe and secure throughout the duration of the series, which commences on Thursday, 8 July, in Cardiff.”
The PCB concluded, “The PCB has also been in touch with its team management and has advised them to exercise extra caution while in the hotel or at the match venue.”
(With ANI Inputs)
