Team India Test skipper Rohit Sharma has examined constructive for Covid-19. It might be a large blow to India’s preparations for the one-off Test ranging from July 1 in opposition to England at Edgbaston.
According to a BCCI assertion, “Rohit has tested positive in the Rapid Antigen Test in Leicester, England. His test was conducted on Saturday, June 25. He’s been placed under isolation with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team supervising his health.”
UPDATE – #TeamIndia Captain Mr Rohit Sharma has examined constructive for COVID-19 following a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) carried out on Saturday. He is at present in isolation on the crew resort and is underneath the care of the BCCI Medical Team.
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 25, 2022
There have been speculations over Rohit’s well being throughout the third day of the warm-up match in opposition to Leicestershire the place the Indian skipper made 25 within the first innings.
Earlier, R Ashwin had additionally examined constructive earlier than leaving India which delayed his arrival.
Ahead of their fifth and final Test match in opposition to England, the India are taking part in play a four-day tour match in opposition to Leicestershire. India at present lead the Test collection 2-1. The fifth Test match, which was purported to be held at Old Trafford in Manchester final yr, was cancelled as a result of Covid-19.
A win or draw within the fifth Test will assist them win a collection in England for the primary time since 2007-08.
