Lahore
The England Cricket Board on Thursday cleared Pakistan left-arm spinner Kashif Bhatti, after he tested negative for the coronavirus. Bhatti, who is currently in England for the upcoming Test series, tested positive for coronavirus upon arrival in UK and was under self-isolation.
The ECB spokesman said that the Pakistani player has been given permission to integrate with the squad after completing his isolation period.
The ECB said that after the initial positive test scare, Bhatti has tested negative for COVID-19 twice now.
According to the sports website ESPN Cricinfo, an ECB spokesperson said that there was confusion over the initial positive test in the UK as it was probably “the remnants of a previous Covid-19 infection”.
The English board spokesperson added that the player was isolated as a safety-first approach. Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had sought an update from the ECB in this regard and said that Bhatti’s case fell under the jurisdiction of the English cricket board.
Bhatti departed for the series after two negative COVID-19 tests, and as per the PCB, tested negative again when he underwent another coronavirus test for the airline.
“Arrangements for a biosecure environment are the responsibility of the ECB,” the PCB said..—APP
