Emirates Cricket Board: Another UAE player tests positive for COVID-19

Sunday, 10 January 2021 07:37

Emirates Cricket Board has confirmed that UAE player Alishan Sharafu has tested positive for COVID-19.

Alishan is currently in isolation awaiting transfer by the Health Authorities to a medical isolation facility. Earlier, players Chirag Suri and Aryan Lakra had also tested positive.

In compliance with the COVID-19 guidelines, all players were required to present negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Bio-Bubble in Abu Dhabi.

Meanwhile, the second Abu Dhabi ODI series listed for Sunday, January 10 has been rescheduled for January 16th.

The amended series itinerary is as follows:
12th January 2nd ODI
14th January 3rd ODI
16th January 4th ODI

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