England’s squad for the limited-overs series against Pakistan has been forced to self-isolate just two days before the start of the ODI series after 7 members of the squad tested positive for COVID-19. The seven individuals include three players and four members of team management.
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England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the news and released a statement, which read, “In collaboration with Public Health England, Public Health Wales and Bristol Local Health Authority, those impacted will now observe a period of self-isolation from July 4 following the UK Government’s protocol on quarantine. The remaining members of the party have been deemed close contacts and will also isolate.”
ECB stated that a new squad will be announced within the next few hours and the series will go ahead according to schedule. Star all-rounder, Ben Stokes, has been called up to the squad ahead of schedule and will be tasked with leading the new ODI squad.
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A lot of players taking part in the ongoing County Championship have already been informed to report for national duty. They will be allowed to join the squad and the bio-secure bubble after returning negative COVID-19 Tests.
The official announcement of the new squad is expected to be made at 3pm Pakistan Standard Time.
