Several members of the Bengal Ranji squad have examined optimistic for Covid and are presently isolating, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has knowledgeable.
“Keeping in mind the current pandemic situation, the Cricket Association of Bengal had conducted RT-PCR Tests of all Bengal cricketers as a safety measure,” CAB secretary Snehasish Ganguly mentioned.
He added: “The results have come out and it has been found that certain players had tested positive. The CAB is taking all necessary precautions and actions in this regard.”
The Ranji Trophy is scheduled to begin on January 13 and Bengal, in Group B, will play their matches in Bangalore. However, with the latest upsurge in Covid circumstances, there stays a query mark over the scheduled begin of the match. The BCCI has already postponed the U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy.
On Sunday, the West Bengal authorities introduced again Covid-related restrictions, shutting all academic establishments and saying different measures to stem the unfold of the virus.
With the latest upsurge in Covid circumstances, the CAB has additionally determined to “put on hold” all native tournaments “for the time being”. The state affiliation can also be taking “immediate steps to vaccinate the registered players who fall in the 15-18 age bracket”.